Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B (free)
The Gemma 4 26B A4B model is an AI tool offered by Google that can process and generate text based on input from various sources, including images, videos, and text itself. It has a large context length of 262144 tokens, allowing for extensive information to be considered in its responses. Considering the model's pricing and performance, it may be worth shortlisting for users who prioritize free access or have specific needs that align with its capabilities. With a blended benchmark score of 52.0 across two independent benchmarks, the Gemma 4 26B A4B model holds a mid-range standing among other models in terms of overall effectiveness and accuracy.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 50.9 across 2 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-10-13. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 27.5 |
| EQ-Bench | emotional understanding in dialogue | 70.0 |
- Model ID
- google/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it:free
- Vendor
- Released
- April 2026
- Tokenizer
- Gemma
- Input Modalities
- image, text, video
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 32,768 tokens
- Tool Calling
- ✓ supported
- Structured Output
- ✓ supported
- Reasoning Mode
- ✓ supported
- Vision
- ✓ accepts images
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
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Category rankings
Where Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B (free) places across the 13 categories it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Cheap Bulk InferenceCost · of 25 ranked | 138 |
| #5 | Social Media PostsWriting · of 25 ranked | 120 |
| #5 | Voice Assistant BackendVoice · of 25 ranked | 124 |
| #5 | Self-Hosted / LocalCost · of 25 ranked | 118 |
| #14 | Bulk Data LabelingData · of 25 ranked | 130 |
| #15 | JSON ExtractionData · of 25 ranked | 132 |
| #15 | Customer SupportBusiness · of 25 ranked | 128 |
| #15 | Dataset AnnotationResearch · of 25 ranked | 134 |
| #16 | Real-Time ChatLatency · of 25 ranked | 118 |
| #20 | Short-Form SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked | 126 |
| #20 | Email DraftingWriting · of 25 ranked | 122 |
| #20 | Language LearningEducation · of 25 ranked | 122 |
| #20 | Chat CompanionPersonal · of 25 ranked | 126 |
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Quick answers
- Is Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B (free) free to use?
- Yes. It is currently listed at no cost per token via OpenRouter, subject to provider rate limits.
- What is Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B (free)'s context window?
- 262,144 tokens, roughly 393 pages of text in a single request.
- Does Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B (free) support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can Google: Gemma 4 26B A4B (free) process images?
- Yes, it accepts image input.