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Why use Gemma 3n on GCP Vertex AI?
GCP Vertex AI offers Gemma 3n with free input token pricing. Vertex AI is Google Cloud's managed AI platform, offering access to Gemini models and hundreds of partner models alongside tools for fine-tuning, grounding, vector search, and end-to-end MLOps pipelines.
Compare Gemma 3n across 2 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Python + curlpip install google-cloud-aiplatformexport GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT=...import os
import vertexai
from vertexai.generative_models import GenerativeModel
vertexai.init(project=os.environ["GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT"], location="us-central1")gemma-3nRequest example
import os
import vertexai
from vertexai.generative_models import GenerativeModel
# Reads GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT from env; authenticates via Application Default Credentials
vertexai.init(project=os.environ["GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT"], location="us-central1")
model = GenerativeModel("gemma-3n")
response = model.generate_content("Hello")
print(response.text)Gotchas
- For Google-published models use the model name directly, e.g. "gemini-2.0-flash-001". For third-party publishers (Anthropic, Meta, etc.) use the full publisher path, e.g. "publishers/anthropic/models/claude-3-5-sonnet-v2@20241022".
- The examples expect GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT; rename it only if your application config maps the new variable.
Compare Gemma 3n Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Google AI Studio | Free | Free |
| GCP Vertex AI | Free | Free |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | Free |
| Output tokens | Free |
Capabilities
About Gemma 3n
Open model variant of Gemma 3 optimized for efficient performance on everyday devices like mobile phones, laptops, and tablets. Built on Gemini technology.
FAQ
What does Gemma 3n cost on GCP Vertex AI?
On GCP Vertex AI, Gemma 3n costs $0 per 1M input tokens and $0 per 1M output tokens.
How does GCP Vertex AI compare to other Gemma 3n providers?
Gemma 3n is available from 2 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0/1M tokens from Google AI Studio.
Who created Gemma 3n?
Gemma 3n was created by Google DeepMind as part of the Gemma 3 model family.
Is Gemma 3n open source?
Gemma 3n is open source according to the seed data.