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  3. Claude 2 vs Gemma 4 31B
Updated Apr 2026

Claude 2 vs Gemma 4 31B

Gemma 4 31B is cheaper than Claude 2 at $0.14/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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Claude 2
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Gemma 4 31B

Which answer wins?

Written rounds

2 prompts
  • One 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 31B: This plan is designed for sustainability, not intensity. The goal of Month 1 is to build "minimum viable habits"—small wins that prove to your brain that a healthier lifestyle is achievable. We will focus on three pillars: Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • 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 31B: Here is a recipe for a rich, comforting dessert that tastes like a gourmet treat but uses basic staples. 🍯 Golden Velvet Honey Cakes A warm, gooey, single-serving cake that bridges the gap between a brownie and a sponge cake.

    Every model's answer to this prompt

Price and specs

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Gemma 4 31B has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window. Gemma 4 31B costs 82x less per token.

Claude 2 and Gemma 4 31B compared across 4 shared prompts
SpecClaude 2Gemma 4 31B
Input price$11.02/M tokens$0.14/M tokens
Output price$32.68/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Context window100K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedJun 2023Apr 2026
At 10M a month$110$110$1.40$1.40
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it12 hosts, cheapest first
Claude 2

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Gemma 4 31B12 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
  • DDeepInfrafp4$0.09 in·$0.34 out·262k·100% up
  • CCoreWeavefp4$0.10 in·$0.34 out·262k·100% up
  • VVenicefp4$0.12 in·$0.36 out·256k·100% up
  • CChutesfp4$0.12 in·$0.37 out·131k·90.3% up
  • CCrusoebf16$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·97.9% up
  • FFriendli$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.7% up
6 more hostsFewer hosts
  • PParasailfp8$0.15 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.6% up
  • Iio.net$0.36 in·$1.09 out·262k·97.6% up
  • SSambaNova$0.38 in·$1.15 out·131k·87.5% up
  • MModelRunfp4$0.75 in·$1.00 out·262k·100% up
  • SSiliconFlowfp8$0.75 in·$1.00 out·262k·94.4% up
  • NNovitabf16DegradedDegraded on OpenRouter when checked, 10 Oct 2026$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·66.1% 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 31B?

Claude 2 is developed by Anthropic while Gemma 4 31B is developed by Google AI. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs Gemma 4 31B's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 4 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Claude 2 or Gemma 4 31B?

It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and Gemma 4 31B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 4 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Claude 2 cost compared to Gemma 4 31B?

Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and Gemma 4 31B costs $0.14/M input tokens. Gemma 4 31B is $10.88/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 31B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and Gemma 4 31B 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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