Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.5-transcribe from Google Gemini for your AI applications
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Mode: Audio Transcription
Max: 98,304 tokens
Max: 32,768 tokens
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gemini-3.5-transcribe is an audio transcription model from Google Gemini, one of 2 audio transcription models they offer. It is priced at $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $12.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 5 out of 12 audio transcription models by cost and cheaper than 50% of models in this category. gemini-3.5-transcribe supports audio input. Its 98K-token context window is in the top 20% among audio transcription models.
Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.
Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 98,304 input tokens. The maximum output length is 32,768 tokens.
At $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $12.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.5-transcribe ranks 5 out of 12 audio transcription models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $2.25 for audio transcription models, and is cheaper than 50% of models in this category.
gemini-3.5-transcribe is one of 2 Google Gemini audio transcription models, with support for audio input. its 98K-token context window places it in the top 20% of audio transcription models.
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | vs gemini-3.5-transcribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | 0% |
| gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview | Vertex AI | $3.50 | $21.00 | +75% |
| gpt-4o-mini-transcribe | Azure | $1.25 | $5.00 | -37% |
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No. gemini-3.5-transcribe costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.5-transcribe may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.
gemini-3.5-transcribe input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 11% below the median of $2.25 for audio transcription models. It ranks 5 out of 12 audio transcription models by input cost, making it cheaper than 50% of models in this category. For output, it costs $12.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $10.00.
Among Google Gemini's 2 audio transcription models, gemini-3.5-transcribe ranks 1 by input cost. It is the most affordable Google Gemini model with audio input support.
The most comparable audio transcription models to gemini-3.5-transcribe are: gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview from Vertex AI ($3.50/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-transcribe from Azure ($1.25/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-transcribe from Azure ($2.50/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.
Yes. At $2.00 per 1M input tokens, gemini-3.5-transcribe is the most affordable audio transcription model that supports audio input. This makes it a strong option for audio input-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters.
gemini-3.5-transcribe supports up to 98,304 input tokens, placing it in the top 20% of audio transcription models by context window size (rank 2 of 10). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.
gemini-3.5-transcribe is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $2.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $12.00.