Gemma 4 26B A4B alternatives
Best Gemma 4 26B A4B alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Gemma 4 26B A4B, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Gemma 4 26B A4B
- Input / 1M
- $0.09
- Output / 1M
- $0.30
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 16.7
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Why people switch away from Gemma 4 26B A4B, and the model that fits each reason best.
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Top Gemma 4 26B A4B alternatives
Each model is scored against Gemma 4 26B A4B. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gemma 4 26B A4B | Input / 1M$0.09 | Output / 1M$0.30 | Context262K | Intelligence16.7 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.08-8% | Output / 1M$0.33+10% | Context262K | Intelligence25.3+51% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.26+188% | Output / 1M$0.42+40% | Context164K-37% | Intelligence21.5+29% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+11% | Output / 1M$0.30 | Context262K | Intelligence17+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.27+200% | Output / 1M$0.41+37% | Context164K-37% | Intelligence16.6-1% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.25+178% | Output / 1M$1.50+400% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence15.6-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+233% | Output / 1M$2.50+733% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence15.5-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.06-33% | Output / 1M$0.40+33% | Context200K-24% | Intelligence14.9-11% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.09 | Output / 1M$0.34+13% | Context262K | Intelligence14.7-12% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.05-44% | Output / 1M$0.40+33% | Context400K+53% | Intelligence13-22% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 400K contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+11% | Output / 1M$0.40+33% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence10.4-38% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Gemma 4 26B A4B?
Hy3 from Tencent ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.33 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.30 for Gemma 4 26B A4B.
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