Claude Haiku 4.5 vs Gemini 3.6 Flash
Facts only. This page does not pick a winner. For a picked winner, see the use case comparison on Tools.
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | Gemini 3.6 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| API model IDs | claude-haiku-4-5-20251001, claude-haiku-4-5 | gemini-3.6-flash |
| Context window | 200,000 | 1,048,576 |
| Lifecycle | active | active |
| License | proprietary | proprietary |
| Trains on API data | No | No |
| Zero data retention | on-request | on-request |
| Input per 1M tokens | $1 (verified 2026-09-08) | $0.75 (verified 2026-09-08) |
Frequently asked questions
- Which has the larger context window, Claude Haiku 4.5 or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
- Claude Haiku 4.5 holds 200,000 tokens and Gemini 3.6 Flash holds 1,048,576. Gemini 3.6 Flash holds more. The context window counts the prompt, any attached files, and the reply together.
- Which is cheaper, Claude Haiku 4.5 or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
- Per million input tokens, Claude Haiku 4.5 was $1 (verified 2026-09-08) and Gemini 3.6 Flash was $0.75 (verified 2026-09-08). Gemini 3.6 Flash is cheaper per input token. Output tokens cost $5 and $3.75 respectively, and output volume usually decides the bill.
- Does Claude Haiku 4.5 or Gemini 3.6 Flash train on API data?
- Claude Haiku 4.5 does not train on API data by default, and Gemini 3.6 Flash does not train on API data by default. Zero data retention is on-request for Claude Haiku 4.5 and on-request for Gemini 3.6 Flash. Verified 2026-09-08 and 2026-09-08 against the providers' own documentation.
- Is Claude Haiku 4.5 or Gemini 3.6 Flash being retired?
- Claude Haiku 4.5 is active. Gemini 3.6 Flash is active. Lifecycle checked 2026-09-08 and 2026-09-08. Pin a dated snapshot ID rather than an alias if a retirement would break you.