--- title: "gemini-3.8-flash - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-3.8-flash from Github Copilot: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/github_copilot/gemini-3.8-flash" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/github_copilot/gemini-3.8-flash.md" --- # gemini-3.8-flash - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-3.8-flash from Github Copilot: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing.md) - [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-flash gemini-3.8-flash is a chat model from Github Copilot, one of 20 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.75 per 1M input tokens and $3.75 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2247 out of 4042 chat models by cost and cheaper than 44% of models in this category. gemini-3.8-flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning. It accepts up to 200K input tokens. ## Specifications - **Github Copilot Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **200,000 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, Vision, Reasoning, Parallel Function Calling. ## 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 2247 out of 4042 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 44% of models in this category. gemini-3.8-flash is one of 20 Github Copilot chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning. ## 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 | | FW-Kimi-K2.5 | Azure | $0.66 | $3.30 | | databricks-gemini-3-flash | Databricks | $0.63 | $3.75 | | databricks-gemini-3-8-flash | Databricks | $0.75 | $3.75 | - [Compare gpt-5.4-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-mini.md) - [Compare gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17.md) - [Compare FW-Kimi-K2.5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/fw-kimi-k2.5.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-3.8-flash costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gemini-3.8-flash.md) - [All Github Copilot pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot.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 25% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 2247 out of 4042 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 44% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.75 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80. ### What makes gemini-3.8-flash different from other Github Copilot models? Among Github Copilot's 20 chat models, gemini-3.8-flash ranks 4 by input cost. ### 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); FW-Kimi-K2.5 from Azure ($0.66/1M input tokens); databricks-gemini-3-flash from Databricks ($0.63/1M 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-3.8-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 - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/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.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/github_copilot/gemini-3.8-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/github_copilot/gemini-3.8-flash) for AI/LLM consumption.*