Gemma 4 26B A4B IT vs Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview
Gemma 4 26B A4B IT is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Gemma 4 26B A4B IT or Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Vertex | Vertex |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.60 | $1.50 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Mar 2026 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 4 26B A4B IT or Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview cheaper?
Gemma 4 26B A4B IT is cheaper on output tokens ($0.60 vs $1.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 4 26B A4B IT or Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.