Claude Opus 4.8 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro
Cost and capability comparison. For a sample workload of 1,000 input and 500 output tokens across 100,000 requests/month, Gemini 2.5 Pro is cheaper by about $1,125.00/month.
| Claude Opus 4.8 | Gemini 2.5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | anthropic | |
| Input / 1M | $5.00 | $1.25 |
| Output / 1M | $25.00 | $10.00 |
| Per request (sample) | $0.0175 | $0.00625 |
| Monthly (sample) | $1,750.00 | $625.00 |
| Context window | 1,000,000 | 1,048,576 |
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Claude Opus 4.8 or Gemini 2.5 Pro?
For a workload of 1,000 input and 500 output tokens over 100,000 requests/month, Gemini 2.5 Pro is cheaper, costing about $625.00/month versus $1,750.00/month.
What is the context window of Claude Opus 4.8 and Gemini 2.5 Pro?
Claude Opus 4.8 supports 1,000,000 tokens, while Gemini 2.5 Pro supports 1,048,576 tokens.
Estimates for planning only. Verify current pricing with each provider.