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title: "gemma-4-26b-a4b Cost Calculator - Empiriolabs"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gemma-4-26b-a4b from Empiriolabs. Input costs $0.05 and output $0.29 per 1M tokens."
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# gemma-4-26b-a4b Cost Calculator - Empiriolabs

> Calculate the cost of using gemma-4-26b-a4b from Empiriolabs. Input costs $0.05 and output $0.29 per 1M tokens.

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## About gemma-4-26b-a4b

gemma-4-26b-a4b is a chat model from Empiriolabs, one of 92 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.05 per 1M input tokens and $0.29 per 1M output tokens, ranking 190 out of 4195 chat models by cost and cheaper than 95% of models in this category. gemma-4-26b-a4b supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 49% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Empiriolabs pricing for gemma-4-26b-a4b.

- **$0.05 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.29 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gemma-4-26b-a4b supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, System Messages, Response Schema.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.05 per 1M input tokens and $0.29 per 1M output tokens, gemma-4-26b-a4b ranks 190 out of 4195 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 95% of models in this category.

gemma-4-26b-a4b is one of 92 Empiriolabs chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 49% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gemma-4-26b-a4b |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.06 | $0.44 | +10% |
| gpt-5-nano | Azure | $0.05 | $0.40 | 0% |
| Qwen3.6-35B-A3B | Sail | $0.05 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gpt-5-nano | OpenAI | $0.05 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 | OpenAI | $0.05 | $0.40 | 0% |

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## Related Resources

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## FAQ

### Is gemma-4-26b-a4b cheaper than gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07?

Yes. gemma-4-26b-a4b costs $0.05 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07's $0.06 per 1M input tokens, making it 10% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

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

gemma-4-26b-a4b input pricing is $0.05 per 1M tokens, which is 92% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 190 out of 4195 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 95% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.29 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.88.

### What makes gemma-4-26b-a4b different from other Empiriolabs models?

Among Empiriolabs's 92 chat models, gemma-4-26b-a4b ranks 8 by input cost.

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

The most comparable chat models to gemma-4-26b-a4b are: gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.06/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from Azure ($0.05/1M input tokens); Qwen3.6-35B-A3B from Sail ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from OpenAI ($0.05/1M 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 costs?

gemma-4-26b-a4b 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 $0.05 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.29.

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