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# gemini-3.5-transcribe - Model Details & Comparison

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

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## About gemini-3.5-transcribe

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 58% of models in this category. gemini-3.5-transcribe supports audio input.

## Specifications

- **Google Gemini Provider.**
- **Audio Transcription Mode.**
- **$2.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$12.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gemini-3.5-transcribe supports: Audio Input.

## gemini-3.5-transcribe Pricing Overview

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 $2.50 for audio transcription models, and is cheaper than 58% of models in this category.

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

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gemini-3.5-transcribe with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview | Vertex AI | $2.50 | $12.00 |
| gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview | Vertex AI | $3.50 | $21.00 |
| gpt-4o-mini-transcribe | Azure | $1.25 | $5.00 |
| gpt-4o-transcribe | Azure | $2.50 | $10.00 |
| gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize | Azure | $2.50 | $10.00 |

- [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 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 gpt-4o-mini-transcribe](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-transcribe.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)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemini-3.5-transcribe costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.5-transcribe.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 cheaper than gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview?

Yes. gemini-3.5-transcribe costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview's $2.50 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are audio transcription models and share support for audio input.

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

gemini-3.5-transcribe input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 20% below the median of $2.50 for audio transcription models. It ranks 5 out of 12 audio transcription models by input cost, making it cheaper than 58% of models in this category. For output, it costs $12.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $10.00.

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

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.

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

The most comparable audio transcription models to gemini-3.5-transcribe are: gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview from Vertex AI ($2.50/1M 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.

### Is gemini-3.5-transcribe the cheapest audio transcription model with audio input?

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.

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

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.

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