Normie ModeModels · Google DeepMind
Gemini 3.6 Flash
A newer version exists (Gemini 3.8 Flash), but this is still what some apps give you, so we keep comparing it.
Google DeepMind's Gemini model, released 21 Jul 2026.
Top three for
1 task, including research.
Evidence
Independently tested. 20 independent results so far.
Cost
$4.13 per 1,000 typical requests, if you use it directly.
Reads at once
1,573 pages of about 500 words.
Where you can use it
The apps and plans that include it, cheapest first.
| App and plan | Price | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini Free | Free | Included, the default |
| Google AI Plus | $4.99/month | Included, the default |
Where it ranks, task by task
Its place on each task's score, among the models we compare that have enough results to score.
| Task | Position | Task score |
|---|---|---|
| Best AI for research | 3rd of 11 | 64 |
| Best AI for studying and homework | 5th of 12 | 78 |
| Best AI for translation and languages | 5th of 14 | 69 |
| Best AI for business | 5th of 8 | 47 |
| Best AI for maths and science | 5th of 12 | 76 |
| Best AI for documents, PDFs and notes | 5th of 13 | 67 |
| Best AI for accounting and finance | 5th of 8 | 47 |
| Best AI for presentations and PowerPoint | 5th of 8 | 45 |
| Best AI for planning and personal admin | 6th of 14 | 64 |
| Best AI for health questions | 6th of 14 | 63 |
| Best AI for legal questions | 6th of 8 | 53 |
| Best AI for Excel and spreadsheets | 6th of 8 | 63 |
| Best AI for writing | 7th of 14 | 51 |
| Best AI for CVs, job applications and interviews | 7th of 14 | 49 |
| Best AI for coding and building apps | 8th of 10 | 40 |
Test results
Every test we use that has a result for this exact version.
Details
- Maker
- Google DeepMind
- Released
- 21 Jul 2026
- Status
- Current
- Name checked
- Confirmed with Google