Claude 2 vs 
Gemma 4 26B A4B
Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper than Claude 2 at $0.13/M vs $11.02/M input tokens.
Simple Falling Object Game
Catch the falling object. Paddle at the bottom, score at the top, one file.
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Which answer wins?
Written rounds
2 promptsOne month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.
Claude 2: Here is a 1-month beginner health and longevity plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep: Diet: Eliminate sugary drinks and limit sweets. Replace with water and fruits. Eat more veggies. Aim for 1-2 cups with each meal. Focus on dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots. Increase fiber intake.
Gemma 4 26B A4B: To avoid burnout, the secret to longevity is consistency over intensity. This plan follows a "progressive loading" model: you start with small wins in Week 1 and gradually build complexity. Here is your 1-month roadmap focusing on Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep.
Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.
Claude 2: Here is a 7-ingredient recipe for a sweet dish I'll call "Cinnamon Apple Surprise": Cinnamon Apple Surprise Ingredients: 3 apples, cored and sliced 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 refrigerated pie crust Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F.
Gemma 4 26B A4B: Here is a recipe for a comforting, savory dish that relies on pantry staples to create a deep, rich flavor. The Golden Pantry Pasta A silky, garlic-infused pasta dish with a crispy, salty crunch.
Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Gemma 4 26B A4B has the edge: newer, bigger context window. Gemma 4 26B A4B costs 82x less per token.
| Spec | Claude 2 | Gemma 4 26B A4B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $11.02/M tokens | $0.13/M tokens |
| Output price | $32.68/M tokens | $0.4/M tokens |
| Context window | 100K tokens | 262K tokens |
| Weights | — | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | Yes (1 provider) |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Apr 2026 |
| At 10M a month | $110 | $1.30 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Claude 2
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Gemma 4 26B A4B13 hosts
- Darkbloom$0.04 in$0.22 out131k100% up
- io.netbf16$0.05 in$0.21 out262k100% up
- DekaLLMbf16$0.06 in$0.33 out262k100% up
- NextBitbf16$0.07 in$0.23 out262k100% up
- DeepInfrafp8$0.07 in$0.34 out262k98.7% up
- Makora$0.08 in$0.32 out256k100% up
7 more hostsFewer hosts
- Cloudflare Workers AI$0.10 in$0.30 out256k100% up
- CoreWeavebf16$0.10 in$0.30 out262k99.8% up
- Novitabf16$0.13 in$0.40 out262k99.8% up
- Parasailbf16$0.13 in$0.40 out262k99.8% up
- SiliconFlowfp8$0.14 in$0.40 out262k97.2% up
- Venicebf16Degraded on OpenRouter when checked, 10 Oct 2026$0.13 in$0.40 out256k99.4% up
- Google Vertex AIDegraded on OpenRouter when checked, 10 Oct 2026$0.15 in$0.60 out262k93.3% up
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Claude 2 and Gemma 4 26B A4B?
Claude 2 is developed by Anthropic while Gemma 4 26B A4B is developed by Google AI. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs Gemma 4 26B A4B's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 5 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Claude 2 or Gemma 4 26B A4B?
It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and Gemma 4 26B A4B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 5 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does Claude 2 cost compared to Gemma 4 26B A4B?
Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and Gemma 4 26B A4B costs $0.13/M input tokens. Gemma 4 26B A4B is $10.89/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
How can I compare Claude 2 and Gemma 4 26B A4B on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and Gemma 4 26B A4B across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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