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Gemini 3.8 Flash

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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
Google
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.

ProviderContextLimitCard
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!"}]
  }'

Example for Google AI Studio. Any OpenAI-compatible client works: Cursor, Cline, OpenCode, Open WebUI.

Benchmarks

Intelligence Index
40.9
GPQA Diamond
95.3%
Humanity's Last Exam
47.8%
Long context (LCR)
81.3%

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.