Model comparison · updated 2026-10-02
Side-by-side pricing for1 million tokens
| Claude Fable 5.1 | Gemini 3.8 Flash | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | -- | |
| Context window | 1M | 1M | -- |
| Input / 1M tokens | $10 | $0.75 | Gemini 3.8 Flash is 13.3x cheaper |
| Output / 1M tokens | $50 | $3.75 | Gemini 3.8 Flash is 13.3x cheaper |
| Output:input ratio | 5x | 5x | -- |
| Tier | frontier | balanced | -- |
Gemini 3.8 Flash: Introductory price through Dec 31, 2026; $1.50 / $7.50 from Jan 1, 2027.
Claude Fable 5.1
1,000,000 tokens
Gemini 3.8 Flash
13,333,333 tokens
Gemini 3.8 Flash gives you 13.3x more input for the same budget.
Claude Fable 5.1
200,000 tokens
Gemini 3.8 Flash
2,666,667 tokens
Gemini 3.8 Flash gives you 13.3x more output for the same budget.