Gemma 4 26B A4B vs 
Llama 3.1 405B
Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper than Llama 3.1 405B at $0.13/M vs $2.7/M input tokens.
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Favorites
Movie
Album
Book
City
Game
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2001: A Space Odyssey
Discovery
Gödel, Escher, Bach
Tokyo
Portal 2
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Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Cien años de soledad
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Price and specs
| Spec | Gemma 4 26B A4B | Llama 3.1 405B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.13/M tokens | $2.7/M tokens |
| Output price | $0.4/M tokens | $3.1/M tokens |
| Context window | 262K tokens | 128K tokens |
| Weights | Open | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | Yes (1 provider) | No |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Jul 2024 |
| At 10M a month | $1.30 | $27.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Llama 3.1 405B
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 7 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Gemma 4 26B A4B and Llama 3.1 405B?
Gemma 4 26B A4B is developed by Google AI while Llama 3.1 405B is developed by Meta AI. Gemma 4 26B A4B has a 262K token context window vs Llama 3.1 405B's 128K. You can compare their actual outputs across 12 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Gemma 4 26B A4B or Llama 3.1 405B?
It depends on your use case. Gemma 4 26B A4B and Llama 3.1 405B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 12 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does Gemma 4 26B A4B cost compared to Llama 3.1 405B?
Gemma 4 26B A4B costs $0.13/M input tokens and Llama 3.1 405B costs $2.7/M input tokens. Gemma 4 26B A4B is $2.57/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 Gemma 4 26B A4B and Llama 3.1 405B on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemma 4 26B A4B and Llama 3.1 405B 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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