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Generate a voice-over with Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS
Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS is the budget version of Google's voice-over model, released on September 23, 2026 alongside Flash: the same thirty voices, the same one hundred and thirty languages, the same plain-words direction, for a third less per minute. The difference shows mostly in the nuances of an acted text, less in a neutral read: it is the right choice for voice-overs in bulk, edit mock-ups and working versions, keeping Flash for the final take. Billing follows the length produced, to the second.
Google's voice, budget edition
Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS was released the same day as Flash, September 23, 2026, with the same thirty voices, the same one hundred and thirty languages and the same plain-words direction. It costs a third less per minute, with billing following the length produced to the second.
The difference shows on an acted text, a subtle emotion, a whisper, a hesitation; on a neutral read, it fades away. It is the voice for edit mock-ups, voice-overs in bulk and working versions, keeping Flash for the final take, with the same voice so nothing changes to the ear.
Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS next to its closest siblings
Figures pulled from the same registry as billing: when a price or a cap changes, this table changes with it.
| Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS | Fish Audio S1 | Fish Audio S2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | 2 credits / minute | 3 credits / 1,000 characters | 3 credits / 1,000 characters |
| Voices | 30 | – | – |
| Max prompt | 5,000 characters | – | – |
How to use it on Imaginode
- 1Add a Voice-over node from the toolbar.
- 2Write or wire in the text to read, pick a voice: the price follows the text length.
- 3Generate, listen in the node and download the MP3.
Frequently asked questions
Do Flash-Lite and Flash have the same voices?
Yes, the same thirty named voices. You can write a whole mock-up with Flash-Lite, then redo the final version with Flash using the same voice and the same direction.
How much does a voice-over generated with Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS cost?
2 credits per minute of voice produced, about $0.02 (1 credit = $0.012). Billing follows the actual length, to the second: the amount reserved shows before generating and any excess is returned as soon as the file is ready.
Which voices does Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS offer?
30 to choose from, up to 5,000 characters per generation, and delivery directed in plain words (tone, pace, accent) that the model follows. The voice-over node produces a downloadable audio file, billed by the length produced.
Can I try Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS for free?
Yes: signing up grants trial credits, no credit card required. Enough to test Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS in real conditions before deciding on a plan or a top-up.
Do I need to install anything to use Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS?
No: Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS runs server-side, in the browser, mobile included. Imaginode's node canvas wires its renders to the other models (references, camera, styles) with nothing to install.
Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS at the competition
Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS or its variants are also available at ElevenLabs. Pricing grid recorded on a given date, sources cited: the comparison details what credit-based billing changes.
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