gemini-4-argon
List prices per 1M tokens, what provider caching gives back, and what the cheaper sibling costs for the same work.
$2input / 1M
$10output / 1M
$0.1cached input / 1M (95% off)
nonecache write / 1M (no write surcharge)
Same workload, cheaper sibling
100k requests/month of 2,000 input (1,500 static) and 300 output tokens, at list prices. "With cache" assumes the static prefix is served from the provider cache.
| Model | Per request | Per month | With cache | vs gemini-4-argon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-4-argon (this model) | $0.007 | $700 | $415 | — |
| gemini-3.8-flash | $0.0026249999999999997 | $262.5 | $161.25 | 62.5% |
List prices. Cheaper models need an eval before swapping; TokenZero cascade routing is opt-in and advisory by default; an opt-in shadow parity monitor is coming.
Use it through TokenZero
GOOGLE_GEMINI_BASE_URL=https://tokenzero.sh # keep your own key; cache formatting on, routing advisory
Free up to $500/month of routed spend; paid plans are a share of verified savings (Pro Cap: never more than $199/mo). Pricing