Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct vs Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview
Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct or Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Vertex | Vertex |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.35 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.15 | $1.50 |
| Context window | 524K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Mar 2026 |
FAQ
Is Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct or Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview cheaper?
Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct is cheaper on output tokens ($1.15 vs $1.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Llama 4 Maverick 17B 128E Instruct or Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview 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.