Gemini 2.5 Flash vs Reka Flash
Performance benchmarks + pricing comparison — updated April 2026
Gemini 2.5 Flash
GoogleFast and affordable Google model. Great for high-volume coding and processing.
| Input | $0.150/M |
| Output | $0.600/M |
| Context | 1M tokens |
| Best For | High-volume coding, data processing, fast responses |
Reka Flash
RekaReka's fast multimodal model. Compact and efficient for high-volume tasks with vision capability.
| Input | $0.200/M |
| Output | $0.800/M |
| Context | 128K tokens |
| Best For | High-volume tasks, vision + text, cost optimization |
| Benchmark | 40/100 |
Cost Comparison by Scenario
Estimated cost per project with 30% cache hit rate. Actual costs may vary based on usage patterns.
| Scenario | Gemini 2.5 Flash | Reka Flash | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Script (1K lines) | $0.02 | $0.03 | Gemini 2.5 Flash saves <$0.01 (25%) |
| Medium Feature (10K lines) | $0.17 | $0.23 | Gemini 2.5 Flash saves $0.06 (25%) |
| Large Project (50K lines) | $0.86 | $1.15 | Gemini 2.5 Flash saves $0.29 (25%) |
| Code Review (5K lines) | $0.04 | $0.06 | Gemini 2.5 Flash saves $0.01 (25%) |
Verdict
Gemini 2.5 Flash wins on both price and performance — $0.150/M input with a benchmark score of N/A/100.
For most developers, this is the clear choice between these two models.
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