Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS measured on 2 of 3 Text to speech benchmarks2
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$0.50 / $9per 1M in / out
1,278arena Elo
Sep 2026released
en, es, fr +123Languages
YesVoice cloning
Exact native tariff; see source for billing scope.Price covers
Ranking?
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19Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS1,05520Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS1,049.421Simba 3.01,038.9Strong at
Alternatives?
ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
SBetterSimba 3.2wins 55%—$6.58Languages: loses es, fr, de +122AOpenMing 3.0 TTSwins 54%——Languages: loses pt, it, ru +116IBetterRealtime TTS-2 Flashwins 53%—$10.42Languages: loses arb-Arab, arb-Latn, ak +57ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
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ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
SSimba 3.2wins 55%—$6.58Languages: loses es, fr, de +122IRealtime TTS-2 Flashwins 53%—$10.42Languages: loses arb-Arab, arb-Latn, ak +57ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
AMing 3.0 TTSOpenwins 54%——Languages: loses pt, it, ru +116ModelScoreCostPriceWhat changes
FAQ
Is Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS free to use?›
There is no free API; the cheapest paid price is $0.50 per 1M input tokens.
How good is Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS, and what is it best at?›
#5 of 96 in Text to speech. Strongest at: Speech & Voice.
Is Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS better than Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS?›
On AA TTS controlled voice, Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS scores 1,049.4 vs 1,055 — about the same.
How can I use Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS?›
Through the Google API.
When was Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS released? Is there a newer version?›
Released 2026-09-22. It is the current version in its line.
Is Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS open source?›
No, Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS is a closed model available through an API. The closest open-weights option here is Ming 3.0 TTS.
What is Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS?›
Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS is a closed speech & voice model from Google, released Sep 2026.
What are the best alternatives to Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS?›
Simba 3.2 (better), Ming 3.0 TTS (open weights).