Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite by Google AI Studio

Free coding model via Google AI Studio (tier A, SWE-bench ~42%).

Frequently asked

Is Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite free?

Yes. Google AI Studio offers it as Free API tier with these limits: Free tier. No credit card is required.

Can I use Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite commercially?

Commercial terms are not clearly documented. Check the provider's current terms before shipping.

How do I start using Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite?

Free coding model via Google AI Studio (tier A, SWE-bench ~42%).

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