Gemma 4 E4B IT vs Qianfan-OCR-Fast
Gemma 4 E4B IT (2026) and Qianfan-OCR-Fast (2026) are compact production models from Google DeepMind and Baidu AI. Gemma 4 E4B IT ships a 128k-token context window, while Qianfan-OCR-Fast ships a 66k-token context window. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads. It focuses on practical selection signals rather than broad model-family marketing.
Qianfan-OCR-Fast is safer overall; choose Gemma 4 E4B IT when long-context analysis matters.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Gemma 4 E4B IT | Qianfan-OCR-Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | multimodal apps, tool-calling agents, and provider-routed production | multimodal apps |
| Decision fit | RAG, Agents, and Long context | Vision |
| Context window | 128k | 66k |
| Cheapest output | - | $2.81/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 2 tracked | 1 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 rows | 0 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- Gemma 4 E4B IT has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Gemma 4 E4B IT has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Gemma 4 E4B IT uniquely exposes Function calling and Structured outputs in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Gemma 4 E4B IT for RAG, Agents, and Long context.
- Qianfan-OCR-Fast uniquely exposes Vision in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Qianfan-OCR-Fast for Vision.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
Gemma 4 E4B IT
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Qianfan-OCR-Fast
$1,247
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Gemma 4 E4B IT and Qianfan-OCR-Fast; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Function calling and Structured outputs before moving production traffic.
- Qianfan-OCR-Fast adds Vision in local capability data.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Qianfan-OCR-Fast and Gemma 4 E4B IT; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision before moving production traffic.
- Gemma 4 E4B IT adds Function calling and Structured outputs in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-20 |
| Context window | 128k | 66k |
| Parameters | 4B | — |
| Architecture | - | decoder only |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Proprietary |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2025-01 | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Gemma 4 E4B IT | Qianfan-OCR-Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | - | $0.68/1M tokens |
| Output price | - | $2.81/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Gemma 4 E4B IT | Qianfan-OCR-Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | Yes |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | No | No |
| Function calling | Yes | No |
| Tool use | No | No |
| Structured outputs | Yes | No |
| Code execution | No | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark rows are currently sourced for this pair.
Deep dive
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Qianfan-OCR-Fast, function calling: Gemma 4 E4B IT, and structured outputs: Gemma 4 E4B IT. Both models share multimodal input, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
Pricing coverage is uneven: Gemma 4 E4B IT has no token price sourced yet and Qianfan-OCR-Fast has $0.68/1M input tokens. Provider availability is 2 tracked routes versus 1. Treat unknown pricing as an integration gap, then verify the route you will actually call before estimating production spend.
Choose Gemma 4 E4B IT when long-context analysis, larger context windows, and broader provider choice are central to the workload. Choose Qianfan-OCR-Fast when vision-heavy evaluation are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship. This keeps the decision grounded in measurable tradeoffs instead of brand-level assumptions. It also helps separate model capability from provider packaging, which can change cost and latency. For teams standardizing a stack, that distinction is often the difference between a benchmark win and a reliable deployment.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, Gemma 4 E4B IT or Qianfan-OCR-Fast?
Gemma 4 E4B IT supports 128k tokens, while Qianfan-OCR-Fast supports 66k tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Is Gemma 4 E4B IT or Qianfan-OCR-Fast open source?
Gemma 4 E4B IT is listed under Apache 2.0. Qianfan-OCR-Fast is listed under Proprietary. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, Gemma 4 E4B IT or Qianfan-OCR-Fast?
Qianfan-OCR-Fast has the clearer documented vision signal in this comparison. If vision is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is better for multimodal input, Gemma 4 E4B IT or Qianfan-OCR-Fast?
Both Gemma 4 E4B IT and Qianfan-OCR-Fast expose multimodal input. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface.
Which is better for function calling, Gemma 4 E4B IT or Qianfan-OCR-Fast?
Gemma 4 E4B IT has the clearer documented function calling signal in this comparison. If function calling is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run Gemma 4 E4B IT and Qianfan-OCR-Fast?
Gemma 4 E4B IT is available on Google AI Studio and GCP Vertex AI. Qianfan-OCR-Fast is available on OpenRouter. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-03. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.