Gemma 3 Models by Google DeepMind
18 models2024–2026Up to 131k ctxFrom $0.02/1M input
Details
ResearcherGoogle DeepMind
LicenseGemma
Commercial useCommercial use: conditional
Models18
Released2024–2026
Max context131k
Capabilities
Vision4 of 18 models
Multimodal4 of 18 models
Function Calling6 of 18 models
Tool Use6 of 18 models
Structured Outputs13 of 18 models
About
Gemma 3 is a family of 18 AI models by Google DeepMind, released between 2024 and 2026.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
18 in view
Together AI - Gemma 3n-e4BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 8k context, 4B parameters, and tool use.
2026-038k context4B parameterstool use
Gemma 3 12BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 33k context, 12B parameters, and structured outputs.
2026-0133k context12B parametersstructured outputs
Gemma 3 27B PTCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128k context, 27B parameters, and structured outputs.
2026-01128k context27B parametersstructured outputs
Gemma 3 4B ITCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128k context, 4B parameters, and structured outputs.
2026-01128k context4B parametersstructured outputs
Gemma 3n 4B (free)Current
Use when the workload needs 8k context and structured outputs.
2025-048k contextstructured outputs
Gemma 3nCurrent
Use when the workload needs 32k context and structured outputs.
2025-0332k contextstructured outputs
Gemma 3 27BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 131k context, 27B parameters, and structured outputs.
2025-03131k context27B parametersstructured outputs
Gemma 3 12B InstructCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128k context and 12B parameters.
2025-01128k context12B parameters
Gemma 3 1B InstructCurrent
Use when the workload needs 32k context and 1B parameters.
2025-0132k context1B parameters
Gemma 3 27B InstructCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128k context and 27B parameters.
2025-01128k context27B parameters
Gemma 3 4B InstructCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128k context and 4B parameters.
2025-01128k context4B parameters
ShieldGemma 2Current
Use when the workload needs safety, 4B parameters, and tool use.
2024-09safety4B parameterstool use
MedGemmaCurrent
Use when the workload needs 4B parameters, tool use, and function calling.
2024-074B parameterstool usefunction calling
MedSigLIPCurrent
Use when the workload needs 400M parameters, tool use, and function calling.
2024-07400M parameterstool usefunction calling
TxGemmaCurrent
Use when the workload needs 2B parameters, tool use, and function calling.
2024-062B parameterstool usefunction calling
PaliGemmaCurrent
Use when the workload needs 3B parameters, tool use, and function calling.
2024-033B parameterstool usefunction calling
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Together AI - Gemma 3n-e4B | Use when the workload needs 8k context, 4B parameters, and tool use. | 2026-03 | 8k context4B parameterstool use | Current |
| Gemma 3 12B | Use when the workload needs 33k context, 12B parameters, and structured outputs. | 2026-01 | 33k context12B parametersstructured outputs | Current |
| Gemma 3 27B PT | Use when the workload needs 128k context, 27B parameters, and structured outputs. | 2026-01 | 128k context27B parametersstructured outputs | Current |
| Gemma 3 4B IT | Use when the workload needs 128k context, 4B parameters, and structured outputs. | 2026-01 | 128k context4B parametersstructured outputs | Current |
| Gemma 3n 2B (free) | Use when the workload needs 8k context. | 2025-04 | 8k context | Current |
| Gemma 3n 4B (free) | Use when the workload needs 8k context and structured outputs. | 2025-04 | 8k contextstructured outputs | Current |
| Gemma 3 | Use when the workload needs structured outputs. | 2025-03 | structured outputs | Current |
| Gemma 3n | Use when the workload needs 32k context and structured outputs. | 2025-03 | 32k contextstructured outputs | Current |
| Gemma 3 27B | Use when the workload needs 131k context, 27B parameters, and structured outputs. | 2025-03 | 131k context27B parametersstructured outputs | Current |
| Gemma 3 12B Instruct | Use when the workload needs 128k context and 12B parameters. | 2025-01 | 128k context12B parameters | Current |
| Gemma 3 1B Instruct | Use when the workload needs 32k context and 1B parameters. | 2025-01 | 32k context1B parameters | Current |
| Gemma 3 27B Instruct | Use when the workload needs 128k context and 27B parameters. | 2025-01 | 128k context27B parameters | Current |
| Gemma 3 4B Instruct | Use when the workload needs 128k context and 4B parameters. | 2025-01 | 128k context4B parameters | Current |
| ShieldGemma 2 | Use when the workload needs safety, 4B parameters, and tool use. | 2024-09 | safety4B parameterstool use | Current |
| MedGemma | Use when the workload needs 4B parameters, tool use, and function calling. | 2024-07 | 4B parameterstool usefunction calling | Current |
| MedSigLIP | Use when the workload needs 400M parameters, tool use, and function calling. | 2024-07 | 400M parameterstool usefunction calling | Current |
| TxGemma | Use when the workload needs 2B parameters, tool use, and function calling. | 2024-06 | 2B parameterstool usefunction calling | Current |
| PaliGemma | Use when the workload needs 3B parameters, tool use, and function calling. | 2024-03 | 3B parameterstool usefunction calling | Current |
Release Timeline
9 release groups2026-03
1 current
Together AI - Gemma 3n-e4B
Current8k context4B parameterstool use
2026-01
3 current
Gemma 3 12B
Current33k context12B parametersstructured outputs
Gemma 3 27B PT
Current128k context27B parametersstructured outputs
Gemma 3 4B IT
Current128k context4B parametersstructured outputs
2025-04
2 current
Gemma 3n 2B (free)
Current8k context
Gemma 3n 4B (free)
Current8k contextstructured outputs
2025-03
3 current
Gemma 3
Currentstructured outputs
Gemma 3 27B
Current131k context27B parametersstructured outputs
Gemma 3n
Current32k contextstructured outputs
2025-01
4 current
Gemma 3 12B Instruct
Current128k context12B parameters
Gemma 3 1B Instruct
Current32k context1B parameters
Gemma 3 27B Instruct
Current128k context27B parameters
Gemma 3 4B Instruct
Current128k context4B parameters
2024-09
1 current
ShieldGemma 2
Currentsafety4B parameterstool use
2024-07
2 current
2024-06
1 current
TxGemma
Current2B parameterstool usefunction calling
Specifications(18 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters | Vision | Multimodal | Fn Calling | Tool Use | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Together AI - Gemma 3n-e4B | 2026-03 | 8k | 4B | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gemma 3 12B | 2026-01 | 33k | 12B | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Gemma 3 27B PT | 2026-01 | 128k | 27B | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Gemma 3 4B IT | 2026-01 | 128k | 4B | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Gemma 3n 2B (free) | 2025-04 | 8k | 5B (2B effective active) | No | No | No | No | No |
| Gemma 3n 4B (free) | 2025-04 | 8k | 8B (4B effective active) | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Gemma 3 | 2025-03 | — | — | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Gemma 3n | 2025-03 | 32k | — | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Gemma 3 27B | 2025-03 | 131k | 27B | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Gemma 3 12B Instruct | 2025-01 | 128k | 12B | No | No | No | No | No |
| Gemma 3 1B Instruct | 2025-01 | 32k | 1B | No | No | No | No | No |
| Gemma 3 27B Instruct | 2025-01 | 128k | 27B | No | No | No | No | No |
| Gemma 3 4B Instruct | 2025-01 | 128k | 4B | No | No | No | No | No |
| ShieldGemma 2 | 2024-09 | — | 4B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MedGemma | 2024-07 | — | 4B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MedSigLIP | 2024-07 | — | 400M | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TxGemma | 2024-06 | — | 2B | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PaliGemma | 2024-03 | — | 3B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available From(9 providers)
Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gemma 3 used for?
- Gemma 3 is used for safety, vision and multimodal work, and agent workflows and tool use. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Gemma 3 compare to T5Gemma?
- Gemma 3 by Google DeepMind is strongest where you need safety, while T5Gemma by Google DeepMind is the closest related family to check for agent workflows and tool use. Gemma 3 has 18 listed variants and reaches up to 131k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Gemma 3 model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with Together AI - Gemma 3n-e4B through Together AI at $0.02/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate ShieldGemma 2 with tool use, function calling, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs.
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Models(18)
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Gemma 3 27B PT
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Open Weights
Gemma 3 4B IT
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Open Weights
Gemma 3n 2B (free)
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Open Weights
Gemma 3n 4B (free)
2025-048k8B (4B effective active)3 providers
Open Weights
Gemma 3
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Open Weights
Gemma 3n
2025-0332k2 providers
Open Weights
Gemma 3 27B
2025-03131k27B5 providers
Open Weights
Gemma 3 12B Instruct
2025-01128k12B1 provider
Open Weights
Gemma 3 1B Instruct
2025-0132k1B2 providers
Open Weights
Gemma 3 27B Instruct
2025-01128k27B1 provider
Open Weights
Gemma 3 4B Instruct
2025-01128k4B1 provider
Open Weights
ShieldGemma 2
2024-094B1 provider
Multimodal
MedGemma
2024-074B1 provider
Multimodal
MedSigLIP
2024-07400M1 provider
Multimodal
TxGemma
2024-062B1 provider
PaliGemma
2024-033B1 provider
Multimodal