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# gemini-3.8-flash - Model Details & Comparison

> gemini-3.8-flash from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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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 1912 out of 3263 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 9% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Google Gemini Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **65,536 Max Output Tokens.**
- **$0.75 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$3.75 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

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

## gemini-3.8-flash Pricing Overview

At $0.75 per 1M input tokens and $3.75 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.8-flash ranks 1912 out of 3263 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 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 9% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gemini-3.8-flash with comparable capabilities.

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

- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.6-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.6-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.7-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.7-flash.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.4-mini.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemini-3.8-flash costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/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 50% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1912 out of 3263 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 9% of chat models by context window size (rank 268 of 3238). 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

- [Google Gemini models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/gemini.md)
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- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.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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