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Gemini API provides Google’s Gemini models via a REST API for building AI-powered apps.
- for
- Developers building AI features, from prototypes to production workloads.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
Key features
- Model Access — Call Gemini, Imagen, Veo and other Google models with a simple API key.
- Code Assistance — Agents, analysis, generation and chat features integrate into IDEs for developer productivity.
- On-Device Edge — Run Gemini Nano on Android and web via Google AI Edge for low-latency, private inference.
- Responsible AI Tools — Guidance, Secure AI Framework and toolkits for safe model design and deployment.
- Multimodal Support — Supports text, image, video, audio and grounding with Google Search/Maps.
Use cases
- Add AI code completion and chat assistance in VS Code or Android Studio.
- Generate images, video or audio with Gemini Nano or Omni models on mobile or web.
- Build custom agents that plan and execute tasks using Gemini’s reasoning models.
Gemini API vs alternatives
 Gemini API |  OpenAI API |  Claude API |  Replicate |  Vonage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Google AI models via API | OpenAI GPT models | Anthropic Claude models | Run/fine-tune diverse AI models | Unified access to multiple AI models |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Gemini API vs OpenAI API: OpenAI API offers GPT models, not Google’s Gemini models or integrated Edge deployment.
- Gemini API vs Claude API: Claude API provides Anthropic’s models, lacking Google’s multimodal and on-device options.
- Gemini API vs Replicate: Replicate lets you run many AI models but does not include Google’s proprietary Gemini suite.
- Gemini API vs Vonage: OpenRouter aggregates many AI APIs, but Gemini API is a direct Google offering with specific pricing and integration tools.
Gemini API FAQ
How do I start using Gemini API?+
Create an API key in Google AI Studio and follow the Gemini API documentation to make HTTP calls.
Is there a free tier?+
Yes, the Free tier offers limited model access, free input/output tokens and access to Google AI Studio.
What pricing applies to the Gemini 4 Argon model?+
On the Paid tier it costs $2.00 per 1 M input tokens and $10.00 per 1 M output tokens through Nov 30 2026, then $4.00 and $20.00 respectively.
Can I run models on-device?+
Yes, Gemini Nano can run on Android devices and Gemini models can be used via Google AI Edge for web and embedded apps.
How is my data used?+
Free tier data may be used to improve Google products; Paid and Enterprise tiers do not use your data for product improvement.
Summarized by DevHunt from ai.google.dev · Nov 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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