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title: "gemma-4-26b - Model Details & Comparison"
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# gemma-4-26b - Model Details & Comparison

> gemma-4-26b from Darkbloom: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gemma-4-26b

gemma-4-26b is a chat model from Darkbloom, one of 2 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.03 per 1M input tokens and $0.17 per 1M output tokens, ranking 61 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 98% of models in this category. gemma-4-26b supports function calling. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Darkbloom Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.03 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.17 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gemma-4-26b supports: Function Calling, System Messages, Tool Choice.

## gemma-4-26b Pricing Overview

At $0.03 per 1M input tokens and $0.17 per 1M output tokens, gemma-4-26b ranks 61 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 98% of models in this category.

gemma-4-26b is one of 2 Darkbloom chat models, with support for function calling.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gemma-4-26b with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.04 | $0.14 |
| apac.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.04 | $0.15 |
| command-r7b-12-2024 | Cohere | $0.04 | $0.15 |
| Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct | DeepInfra | $0.03 | $0.04 |
| gpt-oss-120b | DeepInfra | $0.04 | $0.17 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-micro-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-micro-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-micro-v1-0.md)
- [Compare command-r7b-12-2024](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/cohere/command-r7b-12-2024.md)
- [Compare Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/meta-llama-3-8b-instruct.md)
- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/gpt-oss-120b.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemma-4-26b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/darkbloom/model/gemma-4-26b.md)
- [All Darkbloom pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/darkbloom.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemma-4-26b cheaper than amazon.nova-micro-v1:0?

Yes. gemma-4-26b costs $0.03 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-micro-v1:0's $0.04 per 1M input tokens, making it 17% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does gemma-4-26b pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemma-4-26b input pricing is $0.03 per 1M tokens, which is 94% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 61 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 98% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.17 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gemma-4-26b different from other Darkbloom models?

Among Darkbloom's 2 chat models, gemma-4-26b ranks 2 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gemma-4-26b?

The most comparable chat models to gemma-4-26b are: amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.04/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.04/1M input tokens); command-r7b-12-2024 from Cohere ($0.04/1M input tokens); Meta-Llama-3-8B-Instruct from DeepInfra ($0.03/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate gemma-4-26b costs?

gemma-4-26b is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.03 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.17.

## Related Resources

- [Darkbloom models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/darkbloom.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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