Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs Gemini 2.5 Flash
Cost and capability comparison. For a sample workload of 1,000 input and 500 output tokens across 100,000 requests/month, Gemini 2.5 Flash is cheaper by about $895.00/month.
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Gemini 2.5 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | anthropic | |
| Input / 1M | $3.00 | $0.3000 |
| Output / 1M | $15.00 | $2.50 |
| Per request (sample) | $0.0105 | $0.00155 |
| Monthly (sample) | $1,050.00 | $155.00 |
| Context window | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Claude Sonnet 4.6 or Gemini 2.5 Flash?
For a workload of 1,000 input and 500 output tokens over 100,000 requests/month, Gemini 2.5 Flash is cheaper, costing about $155.00/month versus $1,050.00/month.
What is the context window of Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Gemini 2.5 Flash?
Claude Sonnet 4.6 supports 1,000,000 tokens, while Gemini 2.5 Flash supports 1,000,000 tokens.
Estimates for planning only. Verify current pricing with each provider.