--- title: "gemini-3.8-flash-cyber - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-3.8-flash-cyber from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.8-flash-cyber" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.8-flash-cyber.md" --- # gemini-3.8-flash-cyber - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-3.8-flash-cyber from Google Vertex AI: 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-cyber gemini-3.8-flash-cyber is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 124 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $7.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2714 out of 3780 chat models by cost and cheaper than 28% of models in this category. gemini-3.8-flash-cyber supports vision, reasoning, audio input, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 2 chat models with this combination. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 13% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Google Vertex AI Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Tokens.** - **$1.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$7.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-3.8-flash-cyber supports: Vision, Reasoning, Audio Input, Video Input, Prompt Caching, System Messages, Response Schema, PDF Input. ## gemini-3.8-flash-cyber Pricing Overview At $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $7.50 per 1M output tokens, gemini-3.8-flash-cyber ranks 2714 out of 3780 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 28% of models in this category. gemini-3.8-flash-cyber is one of 124 Vertex AI chat models, one of only 2 chat models combining audio input, prompt caching, reasoning, structured output, vision. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 13% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-3.8-flash-cyber with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-2.5-pro | Google Gemini | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gemini-3.5-flash | Google Gemini | $1.50 | $9.00 | | muse-spark-open | OpenRouter | $1.25 | $4.25 | | gemini-3.5-flash | OpenRouter | $1.50 | $9.00 | | gemini-2.5-pro | OpenRouter | $1.25 | $10.00 | - [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-pro.md) - [Compare gemini-3.5-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.5-flash.md) - [Compare muse-spark-open](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/muse-spark-open.md) - [Compare gemini-3.5-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-3.5-flash.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-2.5-pro.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-3.8-flash-cyber costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-3.8-flash-cyber.md) - [All Vertex AI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-3.8-flash-cyber cheaper than gemini-2.5-pro? No. gemini-3.8-flash-cyber costs $1.50 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-pro costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-pro 17% more affordable for input. However, gemini-3.8-flash-cyber may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-3.8-flash-cyber pricing compare to the average chat model? gemini-3.8-flash-cyber input pricing is $1.50 per 1M tokens, which is 150% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 2714 out of 3780 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 28% of models in this category. For output, it costs $7.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75. ### What makes gemini-3.8-flash-cyber different from other Vertex AI models? Among Vertex AI's 124 chat models, gemini-3.8-flash-cyber ranks 73 by input cost. Its combination of audio input, prompt caching, reasoning, structured output, vision is shared by only 1 other chat model. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-3.8-flash-cyber? The most comparable chat models to gemini-3.8-flash-cyber are: gemini-2.5-pro from Google Gemini ($1.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-flash from Google Gemini ($1.50/1M input tokens); muse-spark-open from OpenRouter ($1.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-flash from OpenRouter ($1.50/1M 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 large is gemini-3.8-flash-cyber's context window? gemini-3.8-flash-cyber supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 13% of chat models by context window size (rank 175 of 3734). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate gemini-3.8-flash-cyber costs? gemini-3.8-flash-cyber 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 $1.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $7.50. ## Related Resources - [Google Vertex AI models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/vertex_ai.md) - [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/vertex_ai/gemini-3.8-flash-cyber](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.8-flash-cyber) for AI/LLM consumption.*