Gemini 3.8 Flash
Gemini 3.8 Flash is a language model from Google. It is currently free at 1 provider with up to 1M tokens of context. The model understands images, supports step-by-step reasoning, is suited to coding, supports tool calling.
Google lists free input and output tokens for Gemini 3.8 Flash on the Standard Free Tier. Access and quotas depend on project and region; check exact limits in AI Studio. Paid and Batch tiers are billed separately. Pricing and terms
- Developer
- Context
- 1M tokens
- Type
- Text
- License
- Proprietary
- Free since
- October 14, 2026
Where to use Gemini 3.8 Flash for free
Each row is a separate free endpoint with its own limits.
| Provider | Context | Limit | Card | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Google AI Studio gemini-3.8-flash |
1M | Free-tier quotas vary by model and project; check Google AI Studio. | No | Open |
Quick start
curl https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $GEMINI_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "gemini-3.8-flash",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai/",
api_key="YOUR_GEMINI_API_KEY",
)
reply = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gemini-3.8-flash",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(reply.choices[0].message.content)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai/",
apiKey: process.env.GEMINI_API_KEY,
});
const reply = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "gemini-3.8-flash",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(reply.choices[0].message.content);Example for Google AI Studio. Any OpenAI-compatible client works: Cursor, Cline, OpenCode, Open WebUI.
Benchmarks
Source: Artificial Analysis · Gemini 3.8 Flash (High)
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FAQ
Is Gemini 3.8 Flash free?
Yes. As of October 24, 2026, Gemini 3.8 Flash is free at Google AI Studio. Each provider has its own limits — see the table above.
What is the context window of Gemini 3.8 Flash?
The largest context among free routes is 1,048,576 tokens. Some providers cap it lower.
How do I call Gemini 3.8 Flash via API?
Use any OpenAI-compatible client with base URL https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai/, model ID gemini-3.8-flash, and a Google AI Studio key.
How good is Gemini 3.8 Flash?
Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index: 40.9, GPQA Diamond: 95%. For comparison, the strongest free model in the catalog right now is DeepSeek V4.1 Flash.
Is Gemini 3.8 Flash open-weight?
No, it is proprietary: access is only through provider APIs.