Provider comparison

OpenAI vs Google AI models

This decision page compares live OpenAI and Google catalog coverage for teams weighing provider ecosystem fit, multimodal workflows, context size, and current route cost.

115Listed models compared
LivePricing and coverage data
2 providersRoute strategy decision
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Catalog-backed, not a static price sheet

TVP refreshes this page from the live OpenRouter model catalog. This render used 428 public model records and was synchronized Jul 14, 2026, 9:33 PM UTC. Pricing, availability, and context values can change.

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Live coverage

Current provider inventory at a glance

Provider route

OpenAI

79 live models, 79 with listed paid input pricing.

79Models
1,050,000Max context
$0.02Lowest listed input
  • audio
  • embeddings
  • file
  • image
  • structured
  • text
  • tools
  • transcription
Provider route

Google

36 live models, 36 with listed paid input pricing.

36Models
1,048,756Max context
$0.05Lowest listed input
  • audio
  • embeddings
  • file
  • image
  • speech
  • structured
  • text
  • tools
Start testing

High-context listed models to evaluate next

OpenAI

Model shortlist

  • OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Luna ProGPT-5.6 Luna Pro is the same underlying model as [GPT-5.6 Luna](TVP catalog), served with `reasoning.mode` set to `pro` for higher-quality responses on complex tasks. Learn more in OpenAI's docs: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/reasoning#reasoning-mode
  • OpenAI: GPT-5.6 LunaGPT-5.6 Luna is a fast, cost-efficient model in OpenAI's GPT-5.6 series. It is suited for high-volume, latency-sensitive tasks such as chat, classification, and lightweight agentic workflows, providing capable reasoning for...
  • OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Terra ProGPT-5.6 Terra Pro is the same underlying model as [GPT-5.6 Terra](TVP catalog), served with `reasoning.mode` set to `pro` for higher-quality responses on complex tasks. Learn more in OpenAI's docs: https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/reasoning#reasoning-mode
  • OpenAI: GPT-5.6 TerraGPT-5.6 Terra is a balanced model in OpenAI's GPT-5.6 series, positioned between the flagship Sol tier and the cost-efficient Luna tier. It is suited for everyday coding, reasoning, and agentic...
Google

Model shortlist

  • Google: Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom Tools is a variant of Gemini 3.1 Pro that improves tool selection behavior by preventing overuse of a general bash tool when more efficient third-party...
  • Google: Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini 3.5 Flash is Google's high-efficiency multimodal model, bringing near-Pro level coding and reasoning at Flash-tier cost and speed. It is highly optimized for coding proficiency and parallel agentic execution...
  • Google: Gemini 3.1 Flash LiteGemini 3.1 Flash Lite is Google’s GA high-efficiency multimodal model optimized for low-latency, high-volume workloads. It supports text, image, video, audio, and PDF inputs, and is designed for lightweight agentic...
  • Google: Lyria 3 Pro PreviewFull-length songs are priced at $0.08 per song. Lyria 3 is Google's family of music generation models, available through the Gemini API. With Lyria 3, you can generate high-quality, 48kHz...
Provider FAQ

How to make the provider decision

Should I choose OpenAI or Google for multimodal work?

Compare the currently listed image-capable models, context windows, and pricing on the live provider cards. The strongest choice depends on the inputs and throughput your route handles.

Do provider model counts decide this comparison?

No. More listed models create more options, but the best production decision comes from a shortlist of models that meet the workload requirements.