Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B
The Google model, Gemma 4 26B A4B, is a multi-modal AI system that can process image, text, and video inputs. It has a context length of 262,144 tokens, allowing for complex conversations and tasks. This model also supports various tools and reasoning capabilities, but it does not provide structured output. For users looking for a high-end AI solution with robust features, the Gemma 4 26B A4B may be worth shortlisting. With its competitive benchmark score of 51.6 across four independent benchmarks, it shows promise in real-world applications. However, its price point is $0.07 per million input tokens and $0.34 per million output tokens, which may be a significant investment for some users. Those with large-scale AI projects or high computational needs may find this model's capabilities and pricing to be a viable option.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 51.6 across 4 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-09-04. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 43.0 |
| AI Index Coding | software engineering tasks | 64.9 |
| AI Index Agentic | multi-step tool-using tasks | 18.2 |
| EQ-Bench | emotional understanding in dialogue | 70.0 |
- Model ID
- google/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it
- Vendor
- Released
- April 2026
- Tokenizer
- Gemma
- Input Modalities
- image, text, video
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 16,384 tokens
- Tool Calling
- ✓ supported
- Structured Output
- ✓ supported
- Reasoning Mode
- ✓ supported
- Vision
- ✓ accepts images
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
What it costs in practice
Computed from the current $0.07/M input and $0.34/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | under $0.01 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.05 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $1.03 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | $0.07 | $0.34 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-10 | $0.12 | $0.40 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-30 | $0.07 | $0.34 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-28 | $0.14 | $0.42 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-23 | $0.12 | $0.35 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-19 | $0.07 | $0.34 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-17 | $0.10 | $0.30 | 262,144 |
Category rankings
Where Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B places across the 5 categories it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Real-Time ChatLatency · of 25 ranked | 118 |
| #13 | Self-Hosted / LocalCost · of 25 ranked | 117 |
| #17 | Cheap Bulk InferenceCost · of 25 ranked | 137 |
| #21 | Social Media PostsWriting · of 25 ranked | 119 |
| #21 | Voice Assistant BackendVoice · of 25 ranked | 123 |
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Quick answers
- How much does Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B cost?
- $0.07 per million input tokens and $0.34 per million output tokens.
- What is Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B 's context window?
- 262,144 tokens, roughly 393 pages of text in a single request.
- Does Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B process images?
- Yes, it accepts image input.