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title: "gemma-4-31b-it - Model Details & Comparison"
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# gemma-4-31b-it - Model Details & Comparison

> gemma-4-31b-it from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gemma-4-31b-it

gemma-4-31b-it is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 501 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 81% of models in this category. gemma-4-31b-it supports vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Output Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.14 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gemma-4-31b-it supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## gemma-4-31b-it Pricing Overview

At $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, gemma-4-31b-it ranks 501 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 81% of models in this category.

gemma-4-31b-it is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gemma-4-31b-it with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| qwen3-vl-32b-thinking | Dashscope | $0.16 | $2.87 |
| deepseek-v4-flash | Fireworks AI | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| gpt-oss-120b | Fireworks AI | $0.15 | $0.60 |

- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini.md)
- [Compare qwen3-vl-32b-thinking](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/dashscope/qwen3-vl-32b-thinking.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v4-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-v4-flash.md)
- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/gpt-oss-120b.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemma-4-31b-it costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemma-4-31b-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-4-31b-it cheaper than gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18?

Yes. gemma-4-31b-it costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18's $0.17 per 1M input tokens, making it 18% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does gemma-4-31b-it pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemma-4-31b-it input pricing is $0.14 per 1M tokens, which is 72% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 501 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 81% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gemma-4-31b-it different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, gemma-4-31b-it ranks 82 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gemma-4-31b-it?

The most comparable chat models to gemma-4-31b-it are: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3-vl-32b-thinking from Dashscope ($0.16/1M input tokens); deepseek-v4-flash from Fireworks AI ($0.14/1M 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 large is gemma-4-31b-it's context window?

gemma-4-31b-it supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 669 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### 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-4-31b-it costs?

gemma-4-31b-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 $0.14 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.40.

## Related Resources

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