Gemini 3.5 Flash by Google Gemini
No longer free
No longer free (checked Nov 11, 2026). Same: deprecated, routed to gemini-3.6-flash, not on pricing page
Check the provider docs for current pricing, or browse the models that are free today.
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Frequently asked
Is Gemini 3.5 Flash still free?
No. No longer free (checked Nov 11, 2026). Same: deprecated, routed to gemini-3.6-flash, not on pricing page
What should I use instead of gemini-3.5-flash?
Use the paid tier if the price fits, or move to a model that is still free and keep a paid fallback behind it. The directory at https://www.ayautomate.com/free-models lists what is free today, checked against each provider's own docs.
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