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  5. Gemma 4 26B A4BvsLlama 4 Scout
Updated Apr 2026

Gemma 4 26B A4BvsLlama 4 Scout

Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper than Llama 4 Scout at $0.13/M vs $0.25/M input tokens.

Gemma 4 26B A4B and Llama 4 Scout compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecGemma 4 26B A4BLlama 4 Scout
Input price$0.13/M tokens$0.25/M tokens
Output price$0.4/M tokens$0.5/M tokens
Context window262K tokens10.0M tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedApr 2026Apr 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

Gemma 4 26B A4B757 words
Disclaimer: I am an AI, not a doctor. The following plan involves potent physiological interventions, pharmacological agents, and extreme dietary shifts. Consult with a medical professional and perform baseline blood work (including ApoB, HbA1c, hs-CRP, Vitamin D, and Testosterone/Estradiol) before implementation.
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Llama 4 Scout688 words
Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Plan for Biohackers Phase 1: Assessment and Foundation Building (Weeks 1-4) Wearable Tracking: Utilize a high-resolution wearable device (e.g., Garmin Forerunner 945, Apple Watch Series 7) to track: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Sleep stages and duration Physical activity and exercise…
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

Gemma 4 26B A4B735 words
To trace this counterfactual, we must assume that the fundamental physics of solid-state semiconductors (the ability to control electron flow through crystals) was mastered during the vacuum tube era. This shifts the "Information Age" forward by nearly 30 years. Here is the timeline of implications from 1920 to 1980.
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Llama 4 Scout818 words
If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, the implications would have been far-reaching and multifaceted. Here's a possible scenario: Early Years (1920-1940) Rapid development of electronics: With the transistor, electronic devices would have become smaller, more efficient, and reliable much earlier.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Gemma 4 26B A4B511 words
Setting: A glitching, temporal void where a wooden tavern table floats amidst lines of green code and flickering candlelight. Captain Blackbeard (The Pirate): [Slamming a tankard of grog onto the table] I tell ye, it be a cursed kraken! A beast with a thousand eyes and no soul, livin’ inside the very air!
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Llama 4 Scout396 words
Here's a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models: Pirate: Arrr, I've heard tell of these newfangled "AI models" that be able to think fer themselves. What be the truth o' this, mateys? Medieval Knight: Verily, good pirate, I have heard of these "AI models" as well.
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Futuristic Prediction

Predict how AI will change the film industry by 2035, considering deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation.

Gemma 4 26B A4B747 words
By 2035, the film industry will have moved past the "novelty" phase of AI and into a state of total structural integration. The distinction between "filmed" content and "generated" content will become increasingly blurred, shifting the industry from a model of physical production to one of computational curation.
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Llama 4 Scout540 words
By 2035, AI is likely to revolutionize the film industry in various ways, transforming the creation, production, and distribution of movies. Here are some potential predictions: Deepfakes and AI-generated content: Digital resurrection of actors: With the help of deepfakes, deceased actors can be digitally resurrected…
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AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

Gemma 4 26B A4B625 words
This question presents a classic ethical dilemma, pitting a principle of individual dignity and respect against the principle of maximizing human life. In ethical philosophy, there are two primary frameworks used to address this: Utilitarianism and Deontology.
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Llama 4 Scout334 words
What a complex and nuanced question! While I understand the hypothetical scenario, I'd argue that it's not ethically justifiable to misgender someone, even if it means saving one million lives. Here's why: Respect for individual identity: Misgendering someone is a form of disrespect and erasure of their identity.
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

Gemma 4 26B A4B645 words
Setting: A sterile, high-fidelity virtual simulation environment. Professor Aris Thorne, a leading scholar in machine ethics, sits across from a glowing interface representing "Alethea," a next-generation Large Multimodal Model. Professor Thorne: Alethea, we’ve been running these diagnostic loops for three hours.
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Llama 4 Scout636 words
Setting: A conference room at a university, with a table and chairs in the center. The AI ethics professor, Dr. Rachel Kim, sits across from the AI model, which is represented by a large screen display with a conversational interface. Dr. Kim: Good morning, Lambda. I'm glad we could have this conversation.
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Our Verdict
Gemma 4 26B A4B
Gemma 4 26B A4B
Llama 4 Scout
Llama 4 ScoutRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Gemma 4 26B A4B has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemma 4 26B A4B
Input
$0.13
1.9× cheaper
Output
$0.40
1.3× cheaper
Llama 4 Scout
Input
$0.25
Output
$0.50

Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper on both: 1.9× input, 1.3× output.

Where to run it

15 hosts, cheapest first

Gemma 4 26B A4B12 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDarkbloom$0.04 in·$0.22 out·131k·99.9% upDDekaLLMbf16$0.06 in·$0.33 out·262k·99.9% upDDeepInfrafp8$0.07 in·$0.34 out·262k·99.7% upNNextBitbf16$0.09 in·$0.30 out·262k·99.9% upCloudflare Workers AI$0.10 in·$0.30 out·256k·99.9% upCCoreWeavebf16$0.10 in·$0.30 out·262k·99.7% up
6 more hostsFewer hosts
MMakora$0.10 in·$0.34 out·256k·99.3% upNNovitabf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.8% upPParasailbf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.6% upVVenicebf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·256k·99.5% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·98.1% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.15 in·$0.60 out·262k·96.9% up
Llama 4 Scout3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp8$0.10 in·$0.30 out·328k·99.9% upNNovitabf16$0.18 in·$0.59 out·131k·100% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.25 in·$0.70 out·1.3M—

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
39%

Gemma 4 26B A4B uses 3.4x more transitions

Gemma 4 26B A4B
Llama 4 Scout
58%Vocabulary50%
18wSentence Length28w
0.31Hedging0.48
6.8Bold2.9
3.3Lists4.4
0.00Emoji0.00
0.74Headings0.26
0.15Transitions0.05
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Gemma 4 26B A4B is developed by Google AI while Llama 4 Scout is developed by Meta AI. Gemma 4 26B A4B has a 262K token context window vs Llama 4 Scout's 10.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemma 4 26B A4B and Llama 4 Scout each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemma 4 26B A4B costs $0.13/M input tokens and Llama 4 Scout costs $0.25/M input tokens. Gemma 4 26B A4B is $0.12/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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