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title: "gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas - Model Details & Comparison"
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# gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas - Model Details & Comparison

> gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas

gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 112 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.34 per 1M output tokens, ranking 201 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 92% of models in this category. gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas supports vision, function calling. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 31% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Google Vertex AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **256,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.07 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.34 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas supports: Function Calling, Vision, Tool Choice.

## gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas Pricing Overview

At $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.34 per 1M output tokens, gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas ranks 201 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 92% of models in this category.

gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas is one of 112 Vertex AI chat models, with support for vision, function calling. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 31% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.24 |
| apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.25 |
| Phi-4-multimodal-instruct | Azure | $0.08 | $0.32 |
| eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.08 | $0.31 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.07 | $0.30 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare Phi-4-multimodal-instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/phi-4-multimodal-instruct.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-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.0-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas.md)
- [All Vertex AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas cheaper than amazon.nova-lite-v1:0?

No. gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 costs $0.06 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 14% more affordable for input. However, gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas input pricing is $0.07 per 1M tokens, which is 86% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 201 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 92% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.34 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas different from other Vertex AI models?

Among Vertex AI's 112 chat models, gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas ranks 1 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas?

The most comparable chat models to gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas are: amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.06/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.06/1M input tokens); Phi-4-multimodal-instruct from Azure ($0.08/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.08/1M 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-a4b-it-maas costs?

gemma-4-26b-a4b-it-maas 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 $0.07 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.34.

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