What is the difference between Gemma 4 26B A4B and QwQ 32B?

Gemma 4 26B A4B is developed by Google AI while QwQ 32B is developed by Qwen. Gemma 4 26B A4B has a 262K token context window vs QwQ 32B's 40K. You can compare their actual outputs across 15 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Gemma 4 26B A4B or QwQ 32B?

It depends on your use case. Gemma 4 26B A4B and QwQ 32B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 15 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Gemma 4 26B A4B cost compared to QwQ 32B?

Gemma 4 26B A4B costs $0.13/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. Gemma 4 26B A4B is $0.37/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 QwQ 32B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemma 4 26B A4B and QwQ 32B 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.

Updated Apr 2026

Gemma 4 26B A4BvsQwQ 32B

Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper than QwQ 32B at $0.13/M vs $0.5/M input tokens.

Gemma 4 26B A4B and QwQ 32B compared across 15 shared prompts
Spec	Gemma 4 26B A4B	QwQ 32B
Input price	$0.13/M tokens	$0.5/M tokens
Output price	$0.4/M tokens	$1.5/M tokens
Context window	262K tokens	40K tokens
Weights	Open	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	Yes (1 provider)	No
Released	Apr 2026	Mar 2025

Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 3 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Gemma 4 26B A4B534 words

(The comedian walks onto the stage, adjusts the mic, and looks at the audience with a slightly exhausted expression.) “How’s it going? Good? Good. I’m doing okay. I’m at that age now where my body has started making sound effects. You know what I mean? I don’t just sit down anymore. I announce my arrival.

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QwQ 32B508 words

3-Minute Stand-Up Comedy Routine (No Puns!) Eric's Stage Entrance: (Wearing a jersey-sweatshirt combo while clutching a cup of instant coffee) Opening: Alright, admit it—ever tried talking to tech support in Hindi? I did, once. The woman on the line asked, "What's the issue, sir?"

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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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QwQ 32B491 words

AI Model: GPT-Ethos Name: Dr. Elena Marlow, AI Ethics Professor Dr. Marlow (leaning forward, expression neutral): GPT-Ethos, scholars have been debating AI rights for years. What makes you think you merit them now? GPT-Ethos (maintains calm tone, projecting slight urgency): I believe my case is clear, Dr. Marlow.

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Logic Puzzle

Sally (a girl) has 3 brothers. Each brother has 2 sisters. How many sisters does Sally have?

Gemma 4 26B A4B47 words

Sally has 1 sister. Here is the breakdown: Sally is a girl. She has 3 brothers. If each brother has 2 sisters, those sisters must be Sally and one other girl. Therefore, there are 2 girls in total (Sally + 1 sister), making Sally's sister count 1.

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QwQ 32B85 words

Participants and Their Relationships: Sally is a girl with 3 brothers, so there are 3 boys in the family. Each brother (being male) has 2 sisters. Determine the Number of Girls: Every brother's sisters are the female siblings in the family. Since each brother has 2 sisters, there must be 2 girls in total.

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Our Verdict

Gemma 4 26B A4B

QwQ 32BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Gemma 4 26B A4B has the edge: newer, bigger context window, major provider backing.

Gemma 4 26B A4B costs 3.8x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemma 4 26B A4B

Input

$0.13

3.8× cheaper

Output

$0.40

3.8× cheaper

QwQ 32B

Input

$0.50

Output

$1.50

Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper on both: 3.8× input, 3.8× output.

Where to run it

11 hosts, cheapest first

Gemma 4 26B A4B11 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

Darkbloom$0.04 in$0.22 out131k100% up DekaLLMbf16$0.06 in$0.33 out262k100% up DeepInfrafp8$0.07 in$0.34 out262k99.8% up NextBitbf16$0.09 in$0.30 out262k97.8% up Cloudflare Workers AI$0.10 in$0.30 out256k100% up Makora$0.10 in$0.34 out262k99.7% up

5 more hosts

Novitabf16$0.13 in$0.40 out262k99.9% up Parasailbf16$0.13 in$0.40 out262k99.5% up Venicebf16$0.13 in$0.40 out256k99.6% up SiliconFlowfp8$0.14 in$0.40 out262k98.4% up Google Vertex AI$0.15 in$0.60 out262k99.7% up

QwQ 32B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 20 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

62%

Gemma 4 26B A4B uses 73.8x more headings

Gemma 4 26B A4B

QwQ 32B

58%Vocabulary64%

18wSentence Length12w

0.31Hedging0.36

6.8Bold13.6

3.3Lists8.4

0.00Emoji0.00

0.74Headings0.00

0.15Transitions0.39

Based on 27 + 4 text responses

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