API versions explained

Source: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/api-versions

Retrieved: 2025-08-15

Summary

Differences between v1 and v1beta endpoints.

Google AI Studio quickstart • Using Gemini API keys • Gemini API libraries (Google GenAI SDK) • Gemini models • Authentication with OAuth quickstart • OpenAI compatibility • Overview • Pricing • Quickstart • Rate limits

Notes

  • See Pricing and Rate limits for cost and throughput considerations.
  • Prefer the Google GenAI SDK unless you have a strong reason to use raw REST or compatibility layers.
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