Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite
Google's lowest cost Gemini, one of the fastest models on the board.
Google, chat. Checked 30 October 2026.
Where to use it through an API
Googlegemini-3.5-flash-liteFree key
The maker publishes its own benchmarks and limits on its model page.
How it compares
The models just above and below it on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index.
| Model | Index | Context | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3.8 27B | 20 | 256K | 36/s |
| MiniMax M3 | 19 | 1M | 103/s |
| Nemotron 3.5 Super VL | 14 | 1M | 444/s |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | 12 | 1M | 439/s |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 12 | 262K | 158/s |
| Command A+ | 6 | 192K | 158/s |
| Nemotron 3.5 Lightning | 6 | 1M | 293/s |
Use Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite with every other AI at once
Put Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite in one panel and ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any of 300+ models in the others. One message goes to all of them, answers arrive side by side, and test mode times them and hides the names so you judge fairly. Pro is free with a follow on X, and you use your own keys.
Questions
Is there a free Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite API?
Yes, within limits: Google give free keys that reach Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite.
What is the Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite model id?
Google: gemini-3.5-flash-lite.
How does Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite score?
12 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, checked 30 October 2026.
Can I use Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini at the same time?
Yes. MultiScreenAI puts Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite in one panel and other models in the others, sends one message to all of them and shows the answers side by side.