Gemini 3.6 Flash looks pricier than Grok 4.5 on the same task
XFreeze · x · 2026-07-22
A pricing comparison says Gemini 3.6 Flash is unexpectedly more expensive than Grok 4.5 on the same task.
- The post cites Artificial Analysis cost numbers showing Gemini 3.6 Flash at $1.50 input / $7.50 output, versus Grok 4.5 at $2 input / $6 output.
- It argues Google’s “Flash” branding no longer implies cheaper inference, and that the newer releases look worse on value despite Google’s strong subscription pricing.
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