Deep Research Preview (Apr-21-2026) vs Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite
Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite offers a larger context window. Choose Deep Research Preview (Apr-21-2026) or Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Deep Research Preview (Apr-21-2026) | Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ||
| Input / 1M tokens | $2.00 | $0.08 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $12.00 | $0.30 |
| Context window | 131K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Dec 2024 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.