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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 Novita: 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 Novita, one of 130 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 645 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 82% 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 39% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Novita Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 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 645 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 82% of models in this category.

gemma-4-31b-it is one of 130 Novita chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 39% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

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

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | FriendliAI | $0.15 | $0.50 |
| gemma-4-31B-it | FriendliAI | $0.14 | $0.40 |
| deepseek-v4.1-flash | OpenRouter | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| qwen3.5-35b-a3b | OpenRouter | $0.16 | $1.30 |
| mimo-v2.5 | OpenRouter | $0.14 | $0.28 |

- [Compare GLM-5.3-Flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/glm-5.3-flash.md)
- [Compare gemma-4-31B-it](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/gemma-4-31b-it.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v4.1-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-v4.1-flash.md)
- [Compare qwen3.5-35b-a3b](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3.5-35b-a3b.md)
- [Compare mimo-v2.5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/mimo-v2.5.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemma-4-31b-it costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita/model/gemma-4-31b-it.md)
- [All Novita pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemma-4-31b-it cheaper than GLM-5.3-Flash?

Yes. gemma-4-31b-it costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens compared to GLM-5.3-Flash's $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making it 7% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, 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 75% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 645 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 82% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65.

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

Among Novita's 130 chat models, gemma-4-31b-it ranks 41 by input cost.

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

The most comparable chat models to gemma-4-31b-it are: GLM-5.3-Flash from FriendliAI ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemma-4-31B-it from FriendliAI ($0.14/1M input tokens); deepseek-v4.1-flash from OpenRouter ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.5-35b-a3b from OpenRouter ($0.16/1M 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-4-31b-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.

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