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Gemini 4 Argon API Cost Calculator
Gemini 4 Argon costs $2 per 1M input tokens and $10 per 1M output tokens at official Google API prices, verified 2026-10-24. Estimate your own usage below — the calculator is preset to this model.
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Introductory pricing runs until Nov 30, 2026. From Dec 1, 2026, rates double to $4 / $20 per 1M.
Gemini 4 Argon price facts
| Input | $2 per 1M tokens |
|---|---|
| Output | $10 per 1M tokens |
| Cached input | $0.1 per 1M tokens |
| Batch tier | $1 in / $5 out per 1M tokens |
| Context window | 1,048,576 tokens |
| Released | 2026-10-13 |
| Price verified | 2026-10-24 · source |
What Gemini 4 Argon costs in practice
| Workload | Per call | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Chat assistant 2,000 input / 500 output tokens per call, 10,000 calls a month | $0.009 | $90.00 |
| Document processing 50,000 input / 2,000 output tokens per call, 1,000 calls a month | $0.12 | $120.00 |
| Agent loop with prompt caching 10,000 fresh input / 100,000 cached input / 2,000 output tokens per call, 500 calls a month | $0.05 | $25.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Gemini 4 Argon cost per month?
It depends entirely on token volume. As worked examples: a chat assistant doing 10,000 calls a month costs $90.00, while a document pipeline doing 1,000 long calls costs $120.00. Use the calculator above with your own numbers for an exact figure.
Is Gemini 4 Argon cheaper than Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite?
At a blended workload of 1M input and 250K output tokens, Gemini 4 Argon costs $4.50 and Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite costs $0.625 — so Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is cheaper at this mix. The answer can flip if your workload is mostly output or mostly cached input, which is exactly what the calculator is for.
Does Gemini 4 Argon have batch or caching discounts?
Yes — batch processing is $1 / $5 per 1M tokens, half the standard rate. Cached input is billed at $0.1 per 1M tokens.Prices verified 2026-10-24.