V4-Pro Costs ~2x of Gemini Flash, But Flash Price Hike Looms
teortaxesTex · x · 2026-08-14
Discusses V4-Pro's cost calculation on the AA (Artificial Analysis) platform. The displayed $0.25/task is based on "peak hours" rates, which are multiples higher than current actual costs. At "permanent discount" rates, V4-Pro costs approximately $0.053/task, remaining within 2x of Gemini 0731-Flash. However, with Flash's upcoming price increase, this comparison may become irrelevant.
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