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Why use Gemma 3 on Google AI Studio?
Google AI Studio offers Gemma 3 with free input token pricing. Google AI Studio is a model prototyping environment and API access point for Gemini models, offering an inference playground for developers to test and build AI applications.
Compare Gemma 3 across 3 providers to find the best fit for your use caseInput / 1M
Free
Output / 1M
Free
Cache
Not sourced
Batch
Not sourced
Setup recipe
Python + curlInstall
pip install google-genaiAuth
export GOOGLE_API_KEY=...Call
import os
from google import genai
client = genai.Client(api_key=os.environ["GOOGLE_API_KEY"])
response = client.models.generate_content(Model ID
gemma-3Request example
import os
from google import genai
client = genai.Client(api_key=os.environ["GOOGLE_API_KEY"])
response = client.models.generate_content(
model="gemma-3",
contents="Hello"
)
print(response.text)Gotchas
- Use the model name directly, e.g. "gemini-2.0-flash", "gemini-1.5-pro", or "gemini-2.5-pro-preview-05-06".
- The examples expect GOOGLE_API_KEY; rename it only if your application config maps the new variable.
Compare Gemma 3 Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter | $0.04 | $0.08 |
| Google AI Studio | Free | Free |
| GCP Vertex AI | Free | Free |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | Free |
| Output tokens | Free |
Capabilities
Structured Outputs
About Gemma 3
Lightweight, state-of-the-art open model built from the same technology that powers Gemini models. Available for free local deployment via Hugging Face and other hosting providers.
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Model Specs
Released2025-03-12
ArchitectureDecoder Only
Knowledge cutoff2025-01