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Why use Gemma 3 on OpenRouter?
OpenRouter offers Gemma 3 with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.04/1M input tokens. OpenRouter is a multi-provider LLM aggregator offering unified API access to 300+ models from all major labs and emerging providers, with automatic failover for reliability.
Compare Gemma 3 across 3 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Docs fallbackUse the provider REST API or SDKCreate a provider API keymodel: google/gemma-3-4b-itgoogle/gemma-3-4b-itRequest example
google/gemma-3-4b-it.Gotchas
- Use provider model ID "google/gemma-3-4b-it", not the LLMReference slug "gemma-3".
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 | $0.04 |
| Output tokens | $0.08 |
Capabilities
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.
FAQ
What does Gemma 3 cost on OpenRouter?
On OpenRouter, Gemma 3 costs $0.04 per 1M input tokens and $0.08 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for Gemma 3 on OpenRouter?
Gemma 3 supports a 131,072 token context window on OpenRouter.
How does OpenRouter compare to other Gemma 3 providers?
Gemma 3 is available from 3 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0/1M tokens from Google AI Studio.
What API model ID do I use for Gemma 3 on OpenRouter?
Use the model ID google/gemma-3-4b-it when calling OpenRouter's API.
Who created Gemma 3?
Gemma 3 was created by Google DeepMind as part of the Gemma 3 model family.
Is Gemma 3 open source?
Gemma 3 is open source according to the seed data.