Claude Haiku 4.5 vs Gemini 3 Pro
Complete pricing and performance comparison between Anthropic's Claude Haiku 4.5 and Google's Gemini 3 Pro.
Quick Verdict
Cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5
2.0x cheaper input, 2.4x cheaper output
Larger Context
Gemini 3 Pro
1.0M vs 200K
Higher Quality
Gemini 3 Pro
Score: 48 vs 31
Faster
Claude Haiku 4.5
125 vs 120 tok/s
Pricing Comparison
| Spec | Claude Haiku 4.5 | Gemini 3 Pro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | ||
| Input / 1M tokens | $1 | $2 | Claude Haiku 4.5 is 50% more expensive |
| Output / 1M tokens | $5 | $12 | Claude Haiku 4.5 is 58% more expensive |
| Context Window | 200K | 1.0M | 5x difference |
| Max Output | 8K | 66K |
Performance Benchmarks
| Metric | Claude Haiku 4.5 | Gemini 3 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Index | 31 | 48 | Gemini 3 Pro |
| Output Speed | 125 tok/s | 120 tok/s | Claude Haiku 4.5 |
| Time to First Token | 0.41s | 26.13s | Claude Haiku 4.5 |
| Value (Quality/$) | 31.1 | 24.2 | Higher = better value |
Benchmark data from Artificial Analysis. Quality Index is a composite score across reasoning, coding, and knowledge tasks.
Cost at Scale
Estimated cost at different usage levels (3:1 input-to-output token ratio, typical for chat).
| Usage | Claude Haiku 4.5 | Gemini 3 Pro | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
Single request 1K in / 300 out | $0.0025 | $0.0056 | Claude Haiku 4.5 saves $0.0031 |
10 requests 10K in / 3K out | $0.025 | $0.056 | Claude Haiku 4.5 saves $0.031 |
100 requests 100K in / 30K out | $0.250 | $0.560 | Claude Haiku 4.5 saves $0.310 |
1,000 requests 1M in / 300K out | $2.50 | $5.60 | Claude Haiku 4.5 saves $3.10 |
10,000 requests 10M in / 3M out | $25.00 | $56.00 | Claude Haiku 4.5 saves $31.00 |
1M requests/mo 1B in / 300M out | $2500.00 | $5600.00 | Claude Haiku 4.5 saves $3100.00 |
Pros & Cons
Claude Haiku 4.5 Strengths
- +Cheaper input tokens
- +Cheaper output tokens
- +Faster output (125 vs 120 tok/s)
- +Lower latency (faster first token)
Gemini 3 Pro Strengths
- +Larger context window (1.0M vs 200K)
- +Higher max output tokens
- +Higher quality score (48 vs 31)
When to Use Each Model
Choose Claude Haiku 4.5 for
- →Budget-conscious projects where cost is the primary factor
- →Real-time applications, chat, or autocomplete
Choose Gemini 3 Pro for
- →Long documents, large codebases, or multi-turn conversations
- →Generating long-form content or detailed code
- →Tasks requiring maximum accuracy and reasoning
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Claude Haiku 4.5 or Gemini 3 Pro?
For input tokens, Claude Haiku 4.5 is 2.0x cheaper at $1/1M tokens. For output tokens, Claude Haiku 4.5 is 2.4x cheaper at $5/1M tokens. At typical usage (1M input + 300K output), Claude Haiku 4.5 costs $2.50 vs Gemini 3 Pro at $5.60.
What's the context window difference?
Claude Haiku 4.5 supports 200K context (200,000 tokens), while Gemini 3 Pro supports 1.0M (1,048,576 tokens). Gemini 3 Pro can handle 5x more context in a single request.
Which model has better benchmarks?
Quality Index: Claude Haiku 4.5 scores 31 vs Gemini 3 Pro at 48. Speed: Claude Haiku 4.5 generates 125 tok/s vs Gemini 3 Pro at 120 tok/s. Time to first token: Claude Haiku 4.5 at 0.41s vs Gemini 3 Pro at 26.13s.
When should I choose Claude Haiku 4.5 over Gemini 3 Pro?
Choose Claude Haiku 4.5 when you need: Cheaper input tokens, Cheaper output tokens, Faster output (125 vs 120 tok/s), Lower latency (faster first token). Choose Gemini 3 Pro when you need: Larger context window (1.0M vs 200K), Higher max output tokens, Higher quality score (48 vs 31).
How much would 10,000 API requests cost?
At 1K input + 300 output tokens per request (typical chat): Claude Haiku 4.5 = $25.00, Gemini 3 Pro = $56.00. At 10K input + 1K output per request (longer conversations): Claude Haiku 4.5 = $150.00, Gemini 3 Pro = $320.00.