# Gemini 3.5 Transcribe API Pricing

As of October 10, 2026, Gemini 3.5 Transcribe costs $2.00 per 1M tokens on Google AI Studio. It has a 98,304-token context window and returns up to 32,768 tokens per response.

- Page: https://models.litellm.ai/models/gemini-3.5-transcribe
- Lab: Google
- LiteLLM model name: `gemini/gemini-3.5-transcribe`
- Context window: 98,304 tokens
- Max output: 32,768 tokens
- Added to LiteLLM: August 27, 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 AI Studio | `gemini/gemini-3.5-transcribe` | $2.00 | $12.00 | – | – | – | 96K |
| Google Vertex AI | `vertex_ai/gemini-3.5-transcribe` | – | $12.00 | – | – | – | – |

## Features

Supported: Audio input.
Not supported: Function calling.

## Use it with LiteLLM

```python
from litellm import transcription

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

## FAQ

### How much does Gemini 3.5 Transcribe cost?

Gemini 3.5 Transcribe costs $2.00 per 1M tokens on Google AI Studio.

### What is the context window of Gemini 3.5 Transcribe?

Gemini 3.5 Transcribe has a 98,304-token context window and returns up to 32,768 tokens per response.

### Which providers offer Gemini 3.5 Transcribe?

Gemini 3.5 Transcribe is available from 2 providers through LiteLLM: Google AI Studio and Google Vertex AI.

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

Use the LiteLLM Python SDK with model="gemini/gemini-3.5-transcribe", 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 support?

Gemini 3.5 Transcribe supports audio input. It does not support function calling.

### When did LiteLLM add Gemini 3.5 Transcribe?

Gemini 3.5 Transcribe was added to LiteLLM's model price file on August 27, 2026.

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