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title: "gemma-4-26b-a4b-it - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "gemma-4-26b-a4b-it from Workers AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# gemma-4-26b-a4b-it - Model Details & Comparison

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

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

gemma-4-26b-a4b-it is a chat model from Workers-ai, one of 27 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 395 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. gemma-4-26b-a4b-it supports vision, function calling, reasoning. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 31% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Workers AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **256,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **256,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.30 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

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

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

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, gemma-4-26b-a4b-it ranks 395 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 85% of models in this category.

gemma-4-26b-a4b-it is one of 27 Workers-ai chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 31% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

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

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 |

- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

### Is gemma-4-26b-a4b-it cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash-lite?

No. gemma-4-26b-a4b-it costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-flash-lite costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-flash-lite 0% more affordable for input. However, gemma-4-26b-a4b-it may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

gemma-4-26b-a4b-it input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 395 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.30 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gemma-4-26b-a4b-it different from other Workers-ai models?

Among Workers-ai's 27 chat models, gemma-4-26b-a4b-it ranks 9 by input cost.

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

The most comparable chat models to gemma-4-26b-a4b-it are: gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($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 calculate gemma-4-26b-a4b-it costs?

gemma-4-26b-a4b-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 $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.30.

## Related Resources

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