Gemma 4 Models by Google DeepMind
10 models2026Up to 256k ctxFrom $0.06/1M input
Details
ResearcherGoogle DeepMind
LicenseApache 2.0OSI-approved
Commercial useCommercial use: permitted
Models10
Released2026
Max context256k
Capabilities
Vision6 of 10 models
MultimodalAll models
Reasoning2 of 10 models
Function CallingAll models
Tool Use2 of 10 models
Structured Outputs6 of 10 models
About
Google's most capable open-source model family, purpose-built for advanced reasoning and agentic workflows. Delivered in five sizes (E2B, E4B, 12B dense, 26B MoE, 31B dense) with multimodal capabilities including text, image, video, and audio processing.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
10 in view
Gemma 4 12BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 256k context, 12B parameters, and reasoning.
2026-06256k context12B parametersreasoning
Gemma 4 12B ITCurrent
Use when the workload needs 256k context, 12B parameters, and reasoning.
2026-06256k context12B parametersreasoning
Gemma 4 E2BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128k context, 2B parameters, and function calling.
2026-03128k context2B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 E2B ITCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128k context, 2B parameters, and function calling.
2026-03128k context2B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 E4BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128k context, 4B parameters, and function calling.
2026-03128k context4B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 E4B ITCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128k context, 4B parameters, and function calling.
2026-03128k context4B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 26B A4BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 256k context, 26B parameters, and function calling.
2026-03256k context26B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 26B A4B ITCurrent
Use when the workload needs 256k context, 26B parameters, and function calling.
2026-03256k context26B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 31BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 256k context, 31B parameters, and function calling.
2026-03256k context31B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 31B ITCurrent
Use when the workload needs 256k context, 31B parameters, and function calling.
2026-03256k context31B parametersfunction calling
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma 4 12B | Use when the workload needs 256k context, 12B parameters, and reasoning. | 2026-06 | 256k context12B parametersreasoning | Current |
| Gemma 4 12B IT | Use when the workload needs 256k context, 12B parameters, and reasoning. | 2026-06 | 256k context12B parametersreasoning | Current |
| Gemma 4 E2B | Use when the workload needs 128k context, 2B parameters, and function calling. | 2026-03 | 128k context2B parametersfunction calling | Current |
| Gemma 4 E2B IT | Use when the workload needs 128k context, 2B parameters, and function calling. | 2026-03 | 128k context2B parametersfunction calling | Current |
| Gemma 4 E4B | Use when the workload needs 128k context, 4B parameters, and function calling. | 2026-03 | 128k context4B parametersfunction calling | Current |
| Gemma 4 E4B IT | Use when the workload needs 128k context, 4B parameters, and function calling. | 2026-03 | 128k context4B parametersfunction calling | Current |
| Gemma 4 26B A4B | Use when the workload needs 256k context, 26B parameters, and function calling. | 2026-03 | 256k context26B parametersfunction calling | Current |
| Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | Use when the workload needs 256k context, 26B parameters, and function calling. | 2026-03 | 256k context26B parametersfunction calling | Current |
| Gemma 4 31B | Use when the workload needs 256k context, 31B parameters, and function calling. | 2026-03 | 256k context31B parametersfunction calling | Current |
| Gemma 4 31B IT | Use when the workload needs 256k context, 31B parameters, and function calling. | 2026-03 | 256k context31B parametersfunction calling | Current |
Release Timeline
2 release groups2026-06
2 current
Gemma 4 12B
Current256k context12B parametersreasoning
Gemma 4 12B IT
Current256k context12B parametersreasoning
2026-03
8 current
Gemma 4 26B A4B
Current256k context26B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 26B A4B IT
Current256k context26B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 31B
Current256k context31B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 31B IT
Current256k context31B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 E2B
Current128k context2B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 E2B IT
Current128k context2B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 E4B
Current128k context4B parametersfunction calling
Gemma 4 E4B IT
Current128k context4B parametersfunction calling
Specifications(10 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters | Vision | Multimodal | Reasoning | Fn Calling | Tool Use | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma 4 12B | 2026-06 | 256k | 12B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gemma 4 12B IT | 2026-06 | 256k | 12B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gemma 4 E2B | 2026-03 | 128k | 2B | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Gemma 4 E2B IT | 2026-03 | 128k | 2B | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Gemma 4 E4B | 2026-03 | 128k | 4B | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Gemma 4 E4B IT | 2026-03 | 128k | 4B | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Gemma 4 26B A4B | 2026-03 | 256k | 26B | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | 2026-03 | 256k | 26B | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Gemma 4 31B | 2026-03 | 256k | 31B | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Gemma 4 31B IT | 2026-03 | 256k | 31B | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Available From(12 providers)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | OpenRouter | $0.06 | $0.33 | Serverless |
| Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | Cloudflare Workers AI | $0.1 | $0.3 | Serverless |
| Gemma 4 31B IT | OpenRouter | $0.13 | $0.38 | Serverless |
| Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | Vercel AI Gateway | $0.13 | $0.4 | Serverless |
| Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | Novita AI | $0.13 | $0.4 | Serverless |
| Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | NextBit | $0.13 | $0.4 | Serverless |
| Gemma 4 31B | Vercel AI Gateway | $0.14 | $0.4 | Serverless |
| Gemma 4 31B IT | Novita AI | $0.14 | $0.4 | Serverless |
| Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | GCP Vertex AI | $0.15 | $0.6 | Serverless |
| Gemma 4 31B IT | GCP Vertex AI | $0.15 | $0.6 | Serverless |
| Gemma 4 31B IT | Together AI | $0.39 | $0.97 | Serverless |
Popular comparisons in this family
- Claude Haiku 4.5 vs Gemma 4 E2B285
- Claude Sonnet 4.5 vs Gemma 4 26B A4B IT166
- Claude Haiku 4.5 vs Gemma 4 31B IT130
- Gemma 4 12B vs Gemma 4 E4B129
- Claude Sonnet 4.5 vs Gemma 4 E2B118
- Claude Haiku 4.5 vs Gemma 4 26B A4B IT86
- DeepSeek V3 vs Gemma 4 31B IT85
- DeepSeek V3 vs Gemma 4 26B A4B IT58
- Claude Opus 4.5 vs Gemma 4 E2B41
- Claude Opus 4.5 vs Gemma 4 26B A4B IT31
Comparisons
- Gemma 4 12B IT vs Gemma 4 E4B IT
- Gemma 4 12B IT vs Gemma 4 26B A4B IT
- Gemma 4 12B IT vs Gemma 3 12B
- Gemma 4 12B IT vs Phi-4 14B
- Gemma 4 12B IT vs Llama 4 Scout 17B-16E Instruct
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gemma 4 used for?
- Gemma 4 is used for multimodal, vision and multimodal work, and reasoning. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Gemma 4 compare to T5Gemma?
- Gemma 4 by Google DeepMind is strongest where you need multimodal, while T5Gemma by Google DeepMind is the closest related family to check for agent workflows and tool use. Gemma 4 has 10 listed variants and reaches up to 256k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Gemma 4 model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with Gemma 4 26B A4B IT through OpenRouter at $0.06/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Gemma 4 12B with 256k context and reasoning, tool use, function calling, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs.
Related Model Families
Models(10)
Gemma 4 12B
2026-06256k12B2 providers
MultimodalReasoningOpen Source
Gemma 4 12B IT
2026-06256k12B2 providers
MultimodalReasoningOpen Source
Gemma 4 E2B
2026-03128k2B2 providers
MultimodalOpen Source
Gemma 4 E2B IT
2026-03128k2B2 providers
MultimodalOpen Source
Gemma 4 E4B
2026-03128k4B1 provider
MultimodalOpen Source
Gemma 4 E4B IT
2026-03128k4B2 providers
MultimodalOpen Source
Gemma 4 26B A4B
2026-03256k26B1 provider
MultimodalOpen Source
Gemma 4 26B A4B IT
2026-03256k26B9 providers
MultimodalOpen Source
Gemma 4 31B
2026-03256k31B2 providers
MultimodalOpen Source
Gemma 4 31B IT
2026-03256k31B6 providers
MultimodalOpen Source