Gemini Flash Latest vs Claude Opus 4.8
Gemini Flash Latest is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemini Flash Latest offers a larger context window. Choose Gemini Flash Latest or Claude Opus 4.8 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemini Flash Latest | Claude Opus 4.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Vertex | Vertex |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $5.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.50 | $25.00 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2025 | May 2026 |
FAQ
Is Gemini Flash Latest or Claude Opus 4.8 cheaper?
Gemini Flash Latest is cheaper on output tokens ($2.50 vs $25.00 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Gemini Flash Latest or Claude Opus 4.8?
Gemini Flash Latest has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.