--- title: "gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking.md" --- # gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking is a realtime model from Google Gemini, one of 8 realtime models they offer. It is priced at $0.75 per 1M input tokens and $4.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 25 out of 45 realtime models by cost and cheaper than 44% of models in this category. gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, audio output, web search — one of only 2 realtime models with this combination. Its 131K-token context window is in the top 24% among realtime models. ## Specifications - **Google Gemini Provider.** - **Realtime Mode.** - **131,072 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Tokens.** - **$0.75 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$4.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Audio Input, Audio Output. ## gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking Pricing Overview At $0.75 per 1M input tokens and $4.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking ranks 25 out of 45 realtime models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.75 for realtime models, and is cheaper than 44% of models in this category. gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking is one of 8 Google Gemini realtime models, one of only 2 realtime models combining audio input, audio output, function calling, reasoning, vision, web search. its 131K-token context window places it in the top 24% of realtime models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $2.00 | | gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $2.00 | | gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17 | Azure | $0.66 | $2.64 | | gpt-realtime-2.1-mini | Azure | $0.60 | $2.40 | | gpt-realtime-mini | Azure | $0.60 | $2.40 | - [Compare gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio.md) - [Compare gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025.md) - [Compare gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17.md) - [Compare gpt-realtime-2.1-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-realtime-2.1-mini.md) - [Compare gpt-realtime-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-realtime-mini.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking.md) - [All Google Gemini pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking cheaper than gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio? No. gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking costs $0.75 per 1M input tokens while gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio 33% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking pricing compare to the average realtime model? gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking input pricing is $0.75 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $0.75 for realtime models. It ranks 25 out of 45 realtime models by input cost, making it cheaper than 44% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $4.50. ### What makes gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking different from other Google Gemini models? Among Google Gemini's 8 realtime models, gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking ranks 7 by input cost. It is the most affordable Google Gemini model with reasoning support. Its combination of audio input, audio output, function calling, reasoning, vision, web search is shared by only 1 other realtime model. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking? The most comparable realtime models to gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking are: gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-live-2.5-flash-preview-native-audio-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-realtime-preview-2024-12-17 from Azure ($0.66/1M input tokens); gpt-realtime-2.1-mini from Azure ($0.60/1M 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-3.8-live-extended-thinking the cheapest realtime model with reasoning? Yes. At $0.75 per 1M input tokens, gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking is the most affordable realtime model that supports reasoning. This makes it a strong option for reasoning-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters. ### How large is gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking's context window? gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking supports up to 131,072 input tokens, placing it in the top 24% of realtime models by context window size (rank 10 of 41). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking costs? gemini-3.8-live-extended-thinking 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. 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