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Gemini 3.8 Flash API Pricing
Check the model ID and provider reference rates for Gemini 3.8 Flash, along with current pricing availability on GEMINI.
Effective GEMINI API rates
USD per 1M tokens. Quota rates use the current AI in IDE base price × 0.5. Provider prices as of 2026-11-02.
| AI in IDE quota rate | Reference provider rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.50 | $0.75 |
| Cache read | $0.05 | $0.075 |
| Output | $1.50 | $3.75 |
Use Gemini 3.8 Flash in your client
Create an API key in your dashboard, replace YOUR_DASHBOARD_API_KEY, and run this request to verify the setup.
curl --globoff 'https://api.aiinide.com/v1beta/models/gemini-3.8-flash:generateContent' \
-H "x-goog-api-key: YOUR_DASHBOARD_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"contents":[{"role":"user","parts":[{"text":"Hello"}]}]}'Example monthly API cost
Estimated with a 3:1 input-to-output token mix and current top-up tiers. Cache reads are excluded from these examples.
| Monthly tokens | Reference API cost | AI in IDE top-up cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | $1.50 | $7.99 |
| 10M | $15.00 | $7.99 |
| 100M | $150.00 | $11.99 |
Examples round top-up quota up to the next $25 with a $50 minimum. Actual charges vary by usage, plan, context, speed, and promotions.
Gemini 3.8 Flash API FAQ
How much does Gemini 3.8 Flash API cost?
Reference rates for Gemini 3.8 Flash are USD 0.75 input, USD 0.075 cache read, and USD 3.75 output per 1M tokens. AI in IDE applies 0.5× its configured model price when charging quota.
What is the Gemini 3.8 Flash model ID?
The model ID is gemini-3.8-flash.
How do I use Gemini 3.8 Flash in my IDE?
Create a GEMINI API key, run the setup example on this page, and follow the linked IDE guide.