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Gemini 3.6 Flash

Gemini 3.6 Flash handles high-volume multimodal inputs with a 1M token context window and fast generation speeds. Use it for workflows that require parsing mixed media or long documents while keeping output token costs below the previous 3.5 tier.

Modalities

Text+Image → Text

Input

$2.025 /1M

Output

$10.125 /1M

Cached input

$0.2025 /1M90% off

Context

1M

Speed

fast

Performance

Live production data from real requests on Kyma — not synthetic benchmarks.

Rank

#37

of 87 active models

Tokens served

302.6K

all-time

Success rate

100%

last 7 days

Median throughput106 tok/s
Total requests146
Platform share0.0%
Tokens · last 15 daysJul 19 → Aug 2

Top apps using this model

1OpenCode154.6K tok

Public apps sending the most traffic to this model — a signal of what real workloads it fits.

Pricing

Pay per token. Cached input is billed at 10% of the input rate.

$2.025 /1M input$10.125 /1M output
Hobby10 req/day · 2K in / 500 out
~$2.73/mo
Production1,000 req/day · 2K in / 500 out
~$273/mo
Scale20,000 req/day · 2K in / 500 out
~$5,468/mo
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Estimated monthly cost

$241

$8.02 / day on Gemini 3.6 Flash

Same workload on:

Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite$74.92-69%
Gemma 4 31B$7.22-97%

Estimates use list pricing with cached input billed at the 90%-discount rate. Actual bills depend on real token counts — every response includes its exact cost.

When to use Gemini 3.6 Flash

Updated 2026-07-29

Where this model earns its cost — and where it doesn't.

This is Google’s latest Flash-tier model, optimized for handling text, image, audio, and video inputs while producing text outputs. It supports tool calling and reasoning, making it suitable for workflows that require parsing long documents or analyzing media streams.

On Kyma, requests route through an OpenAI-compatible endpoint with automatic failover to maintain uptime. Prompt caching is enabled, billing repeated prefixes at 10% of the standard input rate. Responses include exact request costs in usage.cost and report the active model via the X-Kyma-Model header.

The model caps output at 8,192 tokens and does not support structured output formats. It operates in the premium cost tier, though output tokens are priced lower than the previous 3.5 Flash iteration.

Document Analysis Pipeline

Ingests long reports or manuals up to 1M tokens and extracts key insights or summaries.

Multimedia Content Review

Processes video frames and audio tracks alongside text prompts to generate descriptive reports.

High-Volume Chat Routing

Handles concurrent conversational requests with tool calling and reasoning at fast throughput speeds.

Automated Content Drafting

Generates text drafts from mixed media inputs while keeping output costs lower than prior tiers.

Not ideal for: Do not use this model if your application requires strict JSON or structured output formatting, as that capability is not supported.

How it compares

Against the peers people actually weigh it against.

SpecGemini 3.6 FlashGemini 3.5 Flash LiteGemma 4 31B
Input /1M$2.025$0.405$0.0702
Output /1M$10.125$3.375$0.2006
Context1M1M128K
ToolsYesYesYes
ReasoningYesYesYes
Speedfastfastmedium

Quick start

Up and running in under two minutes.

  1. 1

    Create an API key

    Sign up and grab a key from the dashboard — $0.50 free credit, no card required.

    Get API key →
  2. 2

    Make your first request

    Drop in your key and send a chat completion — fully OpenAI-compatible.

    curl https://kymaapi.com/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gemini-3.6-flash",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Explain prompt caching in one paragraph."}
    ]
  }'
  3. 3

    Stream responses

    Add "stream": true to receive tokens as they arrive.

    curl https://kymaapi.com/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gemini-3.6-flash",
    "stream": true,
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'

FAQ

Common questions about this model.

What is the context window of Gemini 3.6 Flash?

Gemini 3.6 Flash has a 1M-token context window — roughly 1542 pages of text in a single request.

How much does the Gemini 3.6 Flash API cost?

$2.025 per 1M input tokens and $10.125 per 1M output tokens, with cached input at $0.2025/1M — a 90% discount on repeated prompt prefixes. No subscription; you pay only for what you use.

Does Gemini 3.6 Flash support function calling?

Yes — Gemini 3.6 Flash supports tool/function calling and structured outputs (JSON mode), so it works with agent frameworks out of the box.

How do I use Gemini 3.6 Flash?

Kyma is OpenAI-compatible: point your SDK's base URL at https://kymaapi.com/v1, use your Kyma API key, and set the model to gemini-3.6-flash. Signing up is free and includes $0.50 of credit — no card required.

Does this model support structured output formats like JSON mode?

No, Gemini 3.6 Flash does not support structured outputs. You will need to parse the text response manually or route to a model that explicitly supports that feature.

How does prompt caching affect billing on Kyma?

Repeated prompt prefixes are billed at 10% of the standard input rate, which reduces costs for long-context or repetitive workflows.

What happens if the serving path experiences latency or downtime?

Kyma automatically reroutes your request to a healthy serving path, ensuring requests complete without requiring retry logic in your code.

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