Overview

Gemini 3.8 Flash was the third Flash release in about six weeks and replaced Gemini 3.7 Flash, whose model ID now routes to it. Google kept the introductory price of 3.7 Flash until the end of 2026. A separate Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber variant, aimed at vulnerability detection and patching, is limited to vetted defenders.

Highlights

  • Generally available as gemini-3.8-flash
  • Positioned for software engineering and agentic tasks
  • Introductory pricing through December 31, 2026
  • Available in Google AI Studio, the Gemini app and AI Mode for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers

Typical uses

High-volume coding assistance, agents, chat and API workloads where cost matters.

Things to consider

  • The API price doubles after the introductory period.
  • Gemini Flash versions change quickly; pin the model ID you test.

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