audio model comparison
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview vs Gemini 3.8 Live
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview and Gemini 3.8 Live are both current audio models, from Google. Gemini 3.8 Live is 86% cheaper per audio minute than Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview, $0.005 vs $0.0368.
Data verified October 12, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-12
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview | Gemini 3.8 Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price per audio minute | $0.0368 | $0.005 (better) |
| Provider | ||
| Release date | Not reported | September 15, 2026 |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | 131,072 tokens | Not reported |
| Max output | 65,536 tokens | Not reported |
| Input | audio | text, audio |
| Output | text, audio | text, audio |
When to choose each
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview
Best for
- Realtime spoken-language translation
Watch out for
- This preview endpoint supports translation only, rather than tools or instructions, and may change before stable release
Gemini 3.8 Live
Best for
- Customer-facing voice agents that need natural turn-taking
Watch out for
- Audio is billed per token; the per-minute figures are Google's equivalents ($0.005 input, $0.018 output)
- No independent voice benchmark is recorded here
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview vs Gemini 3.8 Live FAQ
Which is cheaper, Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview or Gemini 3.8 Live?
Gemini 3.8 Live is 86% cheaper per audio minute than Gemini 3.5 Live Translate Preview, $0.005 vs $0.0368.
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