Gemini 3.6 Flash vs Gemini 3.8 Flash
Both have similar output pricing. Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemini 3.6 Flash | Gemini 3.8 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ||
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $3.75 | $3.75 |
| Context window | 1M | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | — |
| Released | — | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 94.1 | 95.4 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 154 | 157 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1480 | 1499 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1538 | 1585 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1298 | 1314 |
FAQ
Is Gemini 3.6 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash cheaper?
Gemini 3.6 Flash and Gemini 3.8 Flash have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Gemini 3.6 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.