Gemma
Foundation Models · Free
Google's lightweight open-weights language model
At a glance
- Made by
- Google DeepMind
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- API
- Yes
- Available on
- Web, API
What is Gemma?
Gemma is a family of open models released by Google DeepMind, which it describes as letting users build AI applications that run wherever they need them, from cloud servers to laptops and phones. The latest Gemma 4 is built for advanced reasoning and agentic workflows, and comes in E2B and E4B sizes for mobile and IoT, and 12B, 26B, and 31B sizes for personal computers. There are also derived models such as translation (TranslateGemma), medical (MedGemma), embedding (EmbeddingGemma), and function calling (FunctionGemma). In the Gemini API pricing table, Gemma 4 is free on the free tier and no paid tier is offered.
- Gemma 4 for advanced reasoning and agentic workflows
- Small models for mobile and IoT (E2B, E4B)
- 12B, 26B, and 31B models for personal computers
- Fast inference with multi-token prediction drafters
- Model compression for mobile and laptops (Gemma 4 QAT)
- 55-language translation model (TranslateGemma)
- Function calling for the edge (FunctionGemma)
- Try it in Google AI Studio
Who uses Gemma and for what
- Building AI apps that run on the cloud, laptops, and phones
- On-device AI for mobile and IoT devices
- Building health AI such as medical image interpretation (MedGemma)
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (Gemma 4 input, output, and context caching are free on the Gemini API free tier; paid tier not available)
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Gemma 4 (Gemini API free tier) | $0 | Input, output, and context caching are free; tuning and Google Search grounding not available; paid tier not available |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
AI tools similar to Gemma (alternatives)
Gemma vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma | Free | 0 | 5 | Yes | — | No |
| Gemini | Free + paid | 81 | 16 | Yes | — | Yes |
| Claude | Free + paid | 83 | 16 | Yes | $20/mo | Yes |
| Command R+ | Free | 30 | 16 | — | — | Yes |
| DeepSeek-V2 | Free | 0 | 16 | — | — | No |
3 of these 5 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Claude ($20/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Gemma on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 60 AI tools in the Foundation Models field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #16 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Gemma for free?
Yes (Gemma 4 input, output, and context caching are free on the Gemini API free tier; paid tier not available). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Gemma?
Tools that do the same job, such as Gemini, Claude, Command R+, DeepSeek-V2, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Gemma in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.