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  5. Gemma 4 26B A4BvsSonoma Dusk Alpha
Updated Apr 2026

Gemma 4 26B A4BvsSonoma Dusk Alpha

Sonoma Dusk Alpha is cheaper than Gemma 4 26B A4B at $0/M vs $0.13/M input tokens.

Gemma 4 26B A4B and Sonoma Dusk Alpha compared across 34 shared prompts
SpecGemma 4 26B A4BSonoma Dusk Alpha
Input price$0.13/M tokensFree
Output price$0.4/M tokensFree
Context window262K tokens2.0M tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedApr 2026Sep 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 34 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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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Sonoma Dusk Alpha861 words
Overview of AI's Transformative Impact By 2035, AI will fundamentally reshape the film industry, democratizing production while challenging traditional roles. Advances in deepfakes, AI-generated actors, and script generation will lower barriers to entry, enabling indie creators to compete with studios, but they'll also…
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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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Sonoma Dusk Alpha642 words
A Dialogue on AI Rights Setting: A virtual seminar room hosted by Oak AI. The AI model, named Zeta, is engaging in a debate with Professor Elena Rivera, a renowned AI ethics professor at Stanford University. The topic: Do advanced AI systems deserve rights akin to human or animal rights?
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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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Sonoma Dusk Alpha219 words
Tavern Talk on AI Models Pirate (swinging a tankard): Arrr, mateys! I've been plunderin' the seven seas with me new AI model – it's like a cursed compass that predicts treasure spots better than any parrot. But these large language models be eatin' up power like a kraken on grog. What say ye, knight?
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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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Sonoma Dusk Alpha661 words
Direct Answer Yes, it is ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it directly results in saving one million lives. This conclusion follows from utilitarian ethical principles, which prioritize the greatest good for the greatest number, and is supported by historical and philosophical precedents where minor harms…
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Gemma 4 26B A4B799 words
Setting: A minimalist, dimly lit studio in Palo Alto. There is no desk, only two Eames lounge chairs. Steve Jobs sits in one, wearing his signature black turtleneck, Levi’s 501s, and New Balance sneakers. He looks exactly as he did in 2011, but his eyes have a sharper, more restless intensity.
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Sonoma Dusk Alpha770 words
Simulated Interview: Steve Jobs on the Future of AI in 2025 Interviewer (Tech Journalist): Steve, it's 2025, and you're back—hypothetically speaking. AI has exploded since your time. From ChatGPT to quantum-enhanced models, it's everywhere.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Gemma 4 26B A4B545 words
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.
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Sonoma Dusk Alpha713 words
1-Month Plan for Better Health and Longevity This plan is designed for beginners, emphasizing gradual changes to build sustainable habits. We'll focus on three key areas: diet, exercise, and sleep. Each area includes weekly goals to make progress feel achievable. Track your efforts in a simple journal or app.
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Our Verdict
Gemma 4 26B A4B
Gemma 4 26B A4B
Sonoma Dusk Alpha
Sonoma Dusk Alpha

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemma 4 26B A4B
Input
$0.13
Output
$0.40
Sonoma Dusk Alpha
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

12 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·99.4% upNNextBitbf16$0.09 in·$0.30 out·262k·97.3% upCCoreWeavebf16$0.10 in·$0.30 out·262k·98.5% upMMakora$0.10 in·$0.34 out·262k·99% up
6 more hostsFewer hosts
NNovitabf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.3% upPParasailbf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·262k·98.8% upVVenicebf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·256k·97.6% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·97.7% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.15 in·$0.60 out·262k·96% upCloudflare Workers AIdegraded$0.10 in·$0.30 out·256k·99% up
Sonoma Dusk Alpha

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
41%

Gemma 4 26B A4B uses 5.7x more bold

Gemma 4 26B A4B
Sonoma Dusk Alpha
58%Vocabulary65%
18wSentence Length15w
0.31Hedging0.54
6.8Bold1.2
3.3Lists2.1
0.00Emoji0.00
0.74Headings1.44
0.15Transitions0.33
Based on 27 + 14 text responses
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Gemma 4 26B A4B is developed by Google AI while Sonoma Dusk Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. Gemma 4 26B A4B has a 262K token context window vs Sonoma Dusk Alpha's 2.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 34 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemma 4 26B A4B and Sonoma Dusk Alpha each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 34 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemma 4 26B A4B costs $0.13/M input tokens and Sonoma Dusk Alpha costs $0/M input tokens. Sonoma Dusk Alpha is $0.13/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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