Gemini 3 Flash
Google's original Gemini 3 Flash model, since followed by Gemini 3.5 through 3.8 Flash.
Our editorial assessment, based on the public sources listed below. Last reviewed .
- Overall rank
- #69
- Tier
- A
- Score
- 71.1
- Main category
- Chat
Strengths
- Free with a Google account
- Fast responses for everyday tasks
- Image generation via Nano Banana
Considerations
- Less capable than Gemini 3 Pro
- Daily credit caps for free tier
Price
Free with Google account
Shown for reference — price is not part of the score.
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 74.0
- 55% of score
- Reputation
- 74.0
- 35% of score
- Recency
- 45.0
- 10% of score
The overall score combines these sub-scores using the weights shown. How we score →
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
- Pricing
- Benchmark
- Reputation
- Feature list
Checked against the sources listed below.
Sources
- Gemini API deprecations (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- DataStudios: Gemini models in 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- AI Frontier Model Tracker (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- TeamAI (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Gemini API release notes (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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- Introducing the AI Frontier Model Tracker | DemandSphere (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Top AI Models 2026: How To Choose The Best For You (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Fluence (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- CNET — Best AI Chatbots of 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- ZDNET — Best AI chatbots of 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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