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title: "gemma-3-27b-it - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "gemma-3-27b-it from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# gemma-3-27b-it - Model Details & Comparison

> gemma-3-27b-it from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gemma-3-27b-it

gemma-3-27b-it is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.08 per 1M input tokens and $0.45 per 1M output tokens, ranking 256 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 90% of models in this category. gemma-3-27b-it supports vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.08 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.45 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gemma-3-27b-it supports: Function Calling, Vision, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## gemma-3-27b-it Pricing Overview

At $0.08 per 1M input tokens and $0.45 per 1M output tokens, gemma-3-27b-it ranks 256 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 90% of models in this category.

gemma-3-27b-it is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gemma-3-27b-it with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4.1-nano | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.08 | $0.31 |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |

- [Compare gpt-4.1-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemma-3-27b-it costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemma-3-27b-it.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemma-3-27b-it cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

Yes. gemma-3-27b-it costs $0.08 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-4.1-nano's $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does gemma-3-27b-it pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemma-3-27b-it input pricing is $0.08 per 1M tokens, which is 84% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 256 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 90% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.45 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gemma-3-27b-it different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, gemma-3-27b-it ranks 43 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gemma-3-27b-it?

The most comparable chat models to gemma-3-27b-it are: gpt-4.1-nano from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.08/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M 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 check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate gemma-3-27b-it costs?

gemma-3-27b-it 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 $0.08 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.45.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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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