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OpenAI vs Google Gemini

A provider-level comparison. Both OpenAI and Google ship several model lines at once, and Google labels some as preview. Picking a provider is mostly about context needs, how you handle preview models, and which ecosystem you already use.

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Side-by-side pricing comparison

Active pay-as-you-go rates from our pricing catalog, sourced from each provider's official page. The catalog may lag new launches. Use the category filter to narrow the list.

Catalog rates are a single pricing snapshot, not a full tier schedule. This table does not select rates by prompt length; long prompts may cost more and change the ranking. Use the API cost calculator for supported Haiku 5.5 and xAI prompt tiers. Announced Google increases are not applied before their effective date.

Prices are per 1M tokens (standard pay-as-you-go). Always verify with your provider before budgeting.

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How to compare two providers, not two models

Model names change every few months; provider habits change slowly. Evaluate the things that will still matter after the next release.

  1. 01
    Check stable vs preview status

    Google's models page separates stable and preview models. A preview model can change behaviour or be withdrawn, so do not build a budget around one unless you can switch quickly.

  2. 02
    Test context you actually use

    A large advertised context window only helps if the model finds information across it. Plant a fact near the middle of a long real document and ask about it, at the lengths you expect.

  3. 03
    Price images and files separately

    Multimodal inputs are often billed differently from text. If you send images or PDFs, measure real usage from API responses rather than estimating by page count.

  4. 04
    Compare the surrounding platform

    Rate limits, region availability, and billing setup differ. A model that is cheap but rate-limited at your volume may cost more in engineering workarounds.

Sources and methodology

These official pricing references and our calculation methodology remain available while the live catalog loads. Confirm the provider's current rates and billing conditions before committing to a workload.

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has the largest context window?
It changes by model and release. Check the context column in the table above and each provider's model page. Remember that usable context and advertised context are not the same thing.
Should I use Gemini preview models?
For experiments, yes. For production budgets, be careful: preview models are labelled that way because they can change. Our current-models list on the home page marks which ones are preview.
Is one provider cheaper overall?
Neither is cheaper for every workload. Each has models at several price points. Estimate with your real token volumes in the calculator.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many teams route simple tasks to one provider and others elsewhere. A thin abstraction layer keeps that manageable.
Do these estimates include taxes or enterprise discounts?
No. Rates are standard pay-as-you-go prices from our active catalog, sourced from official pricing pages. Enterprise agreements, committed-use discounts, regional pricing, and taxes are not reflected. Confirm final pricing with the provider.