Side-by-side comparison
Nova 2 Lite vs Gemini 2.5 Flash
Google
Gemini 2.5 Flash
👁 Vision
🔧 Tools
{} JSON
Input / 1M
$0.3000
Output / 1M
$2.5000
| Nova 2 Lite | Gemini 2.5 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Amazon | |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 1,000,000 | 1,048,576 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | vision, tools | vision, tools, json_mode |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 0.3000 | 0.3000 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 2.5000 | 2.5000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Nova 2 Lite or Gemini 2.5 Flash?
Nova 2 Lite is cheaper than Gemini 2.5 Flash on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $0 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, Nova 2 Lite or Gemini 2.5 Flash?
Gemini 2.5 Flash has the larger context window at 1M tokens versus 1M tokens for Nova 2 Lite. That means Gemini 2.5 Flash can ingest about 1.0x as much text per request.
What is the difference between Nova 2 Lite and Gemini 2.5 Flash?
Nova 2 Lite comes from Amazon; Gemini 2.5 Flash comes from Google. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.