Gemma 4 31B alternatives
Best Gemma 4 31B alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Gemma 4 31B, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Gemma 4 31B
- Input / 1M
- $0.09
- Output / 1M
- $0.34
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 14.7
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Why people switch away from Gemma 4 31B, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Gemma 4 31B alternatives
Each model is scored against Gemma 4 31B. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gemma 4 31B | Input / 1M$0.09 | Output / 1M$0.34 | Context262K | Intelligence14.7 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.10+11% | Output / 1M$0.30-12% | Context262K | Intelligence17+16% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.09 | Output / 1M$0.30-12% | Context262K | Intelligence16.7+14% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.27+200% | Output / 1M$0.41+21% | Context164K-37% | Intelligence16.6+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25+178% | Output / 1M$1.50+341% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence15.6+6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+233% | Output / 1M$2.50+635% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence15.5+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.06-33% | Output / 1M$0.40+18% | Context200K-24% | Intelligence14.9+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05-44% | Output / 1M$0.40+18% | Context400K+53% | Intelligence13-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 400K contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08-11% | Output / 1M$0.45+32% | Context262K | Intelligence12.8-13% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.04-59% | Output / 1M$0.17-50% | Context131K-50% | Intelligence11.6-21% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+11% | Output / 1M$0.40+18% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence10.4-29% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Gemma 4 31B?
Step 3.5 Flash from StepFun ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.30 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.34 for Gemma 4 31B.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gemma 4 31B?
Yes. gpt-oss-120b charges $0.17 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.34 for Gemma 4 31B.
Can I try Gemma 4 31B and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Gemma 4 31B with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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