Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite — Free AI Model & API

google-gemini/gemini-2-5-flash-lite

chat

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Context Window 1.0M

Max Output 65K

Rate Limit 15 RPM, 1,000 RPD

Cost $0.00 FREE

Free Period Since May 10, 2026

Credit Card Not required

Status Online

Overview

The Google Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite is a pre-trained 1M token text-based LLM ideal for chat applications, producing up to 65k tokens at 15 RPM and 1k RPD. It's open to developers but not OpenAI compatible or requiring a credit card.

Model ID

gemini-2-5-flash-lite

Base URL

https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta

Specifications

Context: 1.0M · Output: 65K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: No

Quick Start

Integrate Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
 base_url="https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="gemini-2-5-flash-lite",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
 baseURL: "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta",
 apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "gemini-2-5-flash-lite",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);

curl "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/gemini-2-5-flash-lite:generateContent?key=YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -d '{
 "contents": [{"parts": [{"text": "Hello!"}]}]
 }'

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Gemini 2.5 Flash

1.0M context · No card

Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit 15 RPM, 1,000 RPD

Context Window 1.0M

Max Output Tokens 65K

Cost Free — since May 10, 2026

Credit Card Not required

OpenAI Compatible No — uses provider-native API

Google Gemini Platform Limitations

10 RPM is tight for production or multi-user apps
Free tier prompts may be used for product improvement
Some features (Grounding, Search) not available on free tier

Features & Use Cases

Best For

Chat

Modality Support

text

Google Gemini Highlights

Gemini 2.5 Flash: 1M context window
Multimodal: text, image, audio, video
Up to 500 RPD on Flash-Lite
No credit card required

Playground — Test Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite

Test Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Google Gemini — never stored.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite?

Sign up at Google Gemini to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite really free?

Yes. Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite is available on Google Gemini's free tier and has been free since May 10, 2026. Rate limits apply: 15 RPM, 1,000 RPD. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite's rate limits?

15 RPM, 1,000 RPD Context window: 1.0M. Max output: 65K. No credit card required.

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