# Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview API Pricing

As of October 10, 2026, Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview costs $3.50 per 1M tokens on Google Vertex AI.

- Page: https://models.litellm.ai/models/gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview
- Lab: Google
- LiteLLM model name: `vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview`
- Added to LiteLLM: August 29, 2026
- Prices updated: October 10, 2026

## Pricing by provider

Token prices in USD per 1M tokens.

| Provider | Model name | Input | Output | Cache read | Per image | Per second | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Vertex AI | `vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview` | $3.50 | $21.00 | – | – | – | – |

## Features

Supported: Audio input.

## Use it with LiteLLM

```python
from litellm import transcription

response = transcription(
    model="vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview",
    file=open("audio.mp3", "rb"),
)
```

## FAQ

### How much does Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview cost?

Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview costs $3.50 per 1M tokens on Google Vertex AI.

### Which providers offer Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview?

Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview is available from Google Vertex AI through LiteLLM, using the model name vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview.

### How do I call Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview with an OpenAI-compatible API?

Use the LiteLLM Python SDK with model="vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-transcribe-live-preview", or add the model to the LiteLLM proxy's config.yaml and send requests to /v1/audio/transcriptions from any OpenAI client. LiteLLM tracks the cost of every request at the prices on this page.

### What features does Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview support?

Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview supports audio input.

### When did LiteLLM add Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview?

Gemini 3.5 Transcribe Live Preview was added to LiteLLM's model price file on August 29, 2026.

Source: LiteLLM model price file, https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/blob/main/model_prices_and_context_window.json