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title: "gemini-3.8-flash Cost Calculator - Google Gemini"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.8-flash from Google Gemini. Input costs $0.75 and output $3.75 per 1M tokens."
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# gemini-3.8-flash Cost Calculator - Google Gemini

> Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.8-flash from Google Gemini. Input costs $0.75 and output $3.75 per 1M tokens.

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## About gemini-3.8-flash

gemini-3.8-flash is a chat model from Google Gemini, one of 39 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.75 per 1M input tokens and $3.75 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1903 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 41% of models in this category. gemini-3.8-flash supports function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 3 chat models with this combination. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 10% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Google Gemini pricing for gemini-3.8-flash.

- **$0.75 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$3.75 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **65,536 Max Output Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gemini-3.8-flash supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.75 per 1M input tokens and $3.75 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.8-flash ranks 1903 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 41% of models in this category.

gemini-3.8-flash is one of 39 Google Gemini chat models, one of only 3 chat models combining function calling, prompt caching, reasoning, structured output, web search. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 10% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gemini-3.8-flash |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.4-mini | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 | 0% |
| gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 | 0% |
| gemini-3.6-flash | Vertex AI | $0.75 | $3.75 | 0% |
| gemini-3.7-flash | Vertex AI | $0.75 | $3.75 | 0% |
| gpt-5.4-mini | OpenAI | $0.75 | $4.50 | 0% |

## More from Google Gemini

- [gemini-flash-latest ($0.75/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-flash-latest.md)
- [gemini-3.6-flash ($0.75/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.6-flash.md)
- [gemini-3.7-flash ($0.75/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.7-flash.md)
- [gemini-3.1-flash-live-preview ($0.75/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.1-flash-live-preview.md)

## Related Resources

- [gemini-3.8-flash specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.8-flash.md)
- [All Google Gemini pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemini-3.8-flash cheaper than gpt-5.4-mini?

No. gemini-3.8-flash costs $0.75 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-mini costs $0.75 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-mini 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.8-flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gemini-3.8-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemini-3.8-flash input pricing is $0.75 per 1M tokens, which is 45% above the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 1903 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 41% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.75 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes gemini-3.8-flash different from other Google Gemini models?

Among Google Gemini's 39 chat models, gemini-3.8-flash ranks 26 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, prompt caching, reasoning, structured output, web search is shared by only 2 other chat models.

### What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.8-flash?

The most comparable chat models to gemini-3.8-flash are: gpt-5.4-mini from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); gemini-3.6-flash from Vertex AI ($0.75/1M input tokens); gemini-3.7-flash from Vertex AI ($0.75/1M 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.

### How large is gemini-3.8-flash's context window?

gemini-3.8-flash supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 10% of chat models by context window size (rank 262 of 3025). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate gemini-3.8-flash costs?

gemini-3.8-flash 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 $0.75 and generating 1M output tokens costs $3.75.

## Related Resources

- [All Google Gemini pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md)
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- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo)
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