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gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview Cost Calculator - Vertex AI

Calculate the cost of using gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview from Vertex AI for your AI applications

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gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview Cost Calculator

Mode: Audio Transcription

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.002000
Output Cost$0.012000
Total Cost$0.014000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000200 per token
Output: $0.00001200 per token
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About gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview

gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview is an audio transcription model from Vertex AI, 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 6 out of 12 audio transcription models by cost and cheaper than 50% of models in this category. gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview supports audio input.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$2.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$12.00 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Model Capabilities

Audio Input - Accept audio data as input

How gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview Pricing Compares

At $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $12.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview ranks 6 out of 12 audio transcription models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $2.25 for audio transcription models, and is cheaper than 50% of models in this category.

gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview is one of 2 Vertex AI audio transcription models, with support for audio input.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview
gemini-3.5-transcribeGoogle Gemini$2.00$12.000%
gemini-3.5-transcribe-liveGoogle Gemini$3.50$21.00+75%
gpt-4o-mini-transcribeAzure$1.25$5.00-37%

Alternatives to gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview

Similar audio transcription models from other providers

Google Gemini
gemini-3.5-transcribe
$2.00/1M input
0% vs gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview
Google Gemini
gemini-3.5-transcribe-live
$3.50/1M input
+75% vs gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview
Azure
gpt-4o-mini-transcribe
$1.25/1M input
-37% vs gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview
Azure
gpt-4o-transcribe
$2.50/1M input
+25% vs gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview
Azure
gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize
$2.50/1M input
+25% vs gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3.5-transcribe costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3.5-transcribe 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 11% below the median of $2.25 for audio transcription models. It ranks 6 out of 12 audio transcription models by input cost, making it cheaper than 50% 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-preview different from other Vertex AI models?

Among Vertex AI's 2 audio transcription models, gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview ranks 1 by input cost.

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

The most comparable audio transcription models to gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview are: gemini-3.5-transcribe from Google Gemini ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-transcribe-live from Google Gemini ($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.

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

gemini-3.5-transcribe-preview 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.