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# gemini-3.5-transcribe-live - Model Details & Comparison

> gemini-3.5-transcribe-live from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gemini-3.5-transcribe-live

gemini-3.5-transcribe-live is an audio transcription model from Google Gemini, one of 2 audio transcription models they offer. It is priced at $3.50 per 1M input tokens and $21.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 11 out of 12 audio transcription models by cost and cheaper than 0% of models in this category. gemini-3.5-transcribe-live supports audio input.

## Specifications

- **Google Gemini Provider.**
- **Audio Transcription Mode.**
- **$3.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$21.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gemini-3.5-transcribe-live supports: Audio Input.

## gemini-3.5-transcribe-live Pricing Overview

At $3.50 per 1M input tokens and $21.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.5-transcribe-live ranks 11 out of 12 audio transcription models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $2.50 for audio transcription models, and is cheaper than 0% of models in this category.

gemini-3.5-transcribe-live is one of 2 Google Gemini audio transcription models, with support for audio input.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gemini-3.5-transcribe-live with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview | Vertex AI | $3.50 | $21.00 |
| gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview | Vertex AI | $2.50 | $12.00 |
| gpt-4o-transcribe | Azure | $2.50 | $10.00 |
| gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize | Azure | $2.50 | $10.00 |
| gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize | OpenAI | $2.50 | $10.00 |

- [Compare gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-transcribe](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-transcribe.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemini-3.5-transcribe-live costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.5-transcribe-live.md)
- [All Google Gemini pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemini-3.5-transcribe-live cheaper than gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview?

No. gemini-3.5-transcribe-live costs $3.50 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview costs $3.50 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.5-transcribe-live may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gemini-3.5-transcribe-live pricing compare to the average audio transcription model?

gemini-3.5-transcribe-live input pricing is $3.50 per 1M tokens, which is 40% above the median of $2.50 for audio transcription models. It ranks 11 out of 12 audio transcription models by input cost, making it cheaper than 0% of models in this category. For output, it costs $21.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $10.00.

### What makes gemini-3.5-transcribe-live different from other Google Gemini models?

Among Google Gemini's 2 audio transcription models, gemini-3.5-transcribe-live ranks 2 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.5-transcribe-live?

The most comparable audio transcription models to gemini-3.5-transcribe-live are: gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview from Vertex AI ($3.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview from Vertex AI ($2.50/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-transcribe from Azure ($2.50/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize 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.

### How do I calculate gemini-3.5-transcribe-live costs?

gemini-3.5-transcribe-live 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 $3.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $21.00.

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