Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite

gemini-3.1-flash-lite

Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is the high-efficiency multimodal model in the Gemini 3.1 family. Model cards describe low latency, high-volume use, support for text, image, video, audio, and PDFs, and lightweight agent tasks. It is best framed for extraction, classification, routing, and production-scale multimodal workloads.

Context Window

1M tokens

Maximum Output

65.5K tokens

Release Date

May 7, 2026

Modalities

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Pricing

Input PriceOutput PriceCache ReadCache Create 5m
$0.25/M$1.5/M$0.025/M$0.0833/M

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite API Capabilities

Reasoning

Supported

Tool calling

Supported

Temperature parameter

Supported

Attachments

Supported

Knowledge Base

2025-01-01

Endpoint Protocols

Completions API

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Model Highlights

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite combines low-latency multimodal processing, long context and lightweight reasoning for frequent, high-volume workloads.

Low-Latency Processing

Responds efficiently to straightforward, high-frequency requests where turnaround time and operating cost are primary constraints.

High-Volume Multimodality

Accepts text, images, video, audio and PDFs for scalable classification, extraction and transformation pipelines.

Configurable Lightweight Thinking

Can allocate additional reasoning when a simple task needs more accuracy without switching to a larger model.

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Use Cases

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is suited to bulk translation, multimedia transcription and structured extraction or routing pipelines.

Bulk Translation

Translate large streams of chat messages, reviews or support tickets while preserving concise output formatting.

Multimedia Transcription

Convert recordings, voice notes or video speech into searchable text without a separate speech-recognition pipeline.

Structured Routing Pipelines

Classify requests, extract entities into a defined schema and route each item to the appropriate downstream process.

How to Use Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite via the TokenHub API

Create API key
import OpenAI from "openai"

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: process.env.TOKENHUB_API_KEY,
  baseURL: "https://us-api.tokenhub.com/v1",
})

const result = await client.chat.completions.create({})
console.log(result.choices[0]?.message?.content)

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Benchmarks

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite

Index score
Artificial Analysis Intelligence IndexArtificial Analysis broad capability aggregate25
Artificial Analysis Coding IndexArtificial Analysis software task aggregate30.1
Knowledge & Reasoning
GPQAAdvanced science problem solving82.2%
HLEBroad expert-level exam set16.2%
Coding & Engineering
SciCodeScientific coding challenges41.9%
Terminal-Bench HardHard terminal task execution24.2%
Instruction Following & Agent Tasks
IFBenchPrompt constraint adherence77.2%
AA-LCRLong-context reasoning65.3%
τ²-BenchAgent workflow tasks31.3%

Metrics sourced from Artificial Analysis

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Frequently asked questions about Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite

Understand what Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is, its best uses, distinguishing strengths, practical tradeoffs, and safe TokenHub integration guidance.

Where does Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite sit within its provider’s model family?+

Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is Google’s low-latency, cost-efficient Gemini 3-series model for frequent lightweight multimodal tasks. It is a current public model in its provider’s documentation, though availability can vary by platform.

Which production scenarios suit Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite?+

Best-fit scenarios include large-scale classification and routing, simple structured data extraction, and high-volume translation. Test representative inputs and define measurable acceptance criteria before production.

What makes Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite stand out for simple structured data extraction?+

Key strengths include fast response times, cost-efficient scaling, and support for varied multimodal inputs. This combination is especially useful for simple structured data extraction.

What tradeoffs should developers consider with Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite?+

Consider another model when the task needs the strongest Pro-tier reasoning, the workload requires nuanced long-form generation or difficult reasoning, or the workflow cannot include human review for important decisions. Verify important factual, legal, financial, medical, or operational outputs with qualified human review.

How can a team safely start using Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite on TokenHub?+

In TokenHub, select the exact model identifier displayed for Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, use the endpoint documented for your account, and authenticate with your TokenHub credentials. Confirm the TokenHub-exposed input types, tools, grounding options, and model lifecycle rather than assuming full Gemini API parity.

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