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GPT-5 nano vs Gemini 2.0 Flash Comparison

Ultra-budget AI comparison: OpenAI's GPT-5 nano vs Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash. Maximum efficiency analysis.

Quick Summary

Gemini 2.0 Flash offers better value with larger context and multimodal capabilities, while GPT-5 nano provides ultra-low cost.

Winner: Gemini 2.0 Flash

Pricing Comparison

GPT-5 nano

Input
$0.05/1M tokens
Output
$0.4/1M tokens

Gemini 2.0 Flash

Input
$0.1/1M tokens
Output
$0.4/1M tokens

Key Differences

  • Gemini 2.0 Flash is 2x more expensive ($0.10 vs $0.05 input)
  • Gemini 2.0 Flash has 1M context vs 64K
  • Gemini 2.0 Flash has multimodal capabilities
  • GPT-5 nano offers the lowest cost per token
  • Both excel at high-volume applications

Best Use Cases

GPT-5 nano

  • Ultra-high-volume applications
  • Edge computing
  • Minimal cost requirements
  • Simple AI tasks
  • Resource-constrained environments

Gemini 2.0 Flash

  • Multimodal applications
  • Agent-based systems
  • Large context needs
  • Balanced cost and capability
  • Google ecosystem integration

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