Skip to content
Rival
How it worksPrivacyTerms
Explore all of Rival

Explore

  • Compare Models
  • All Models
  • Image Comparison
  • Audio Comparison
  • Image Generation
  • Best AI For...
  • Arena
  • API Pricing
  • Challenges

Discover

  • SubjectiveBench
  • Default Index
  • Research
  • Research downloads
  • Rival Kits
  • Find your AI taste
  • UI Glow-Up
  • VoiceLock
  • Cost Cutter
  • Agent skills
  • Benchmarks vs Vibes
  • Brief
  • Jailbreak
  • Model Updates
  • Provider Status
  • AI Creators

Connect

  • Methodology
  • Advertise
  • Partnerships
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • RSS Feed
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Compare
  4. /
  5. Gemma 4 31BvsLing 3.0 Flash VL (free)
Updated Sep 2026

Gemma 4 31BvsLing 3.0 Flash VL (free)

Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) is cheaper than Gemma 4 31B at $0/M vs $0.14/M input tokens.

Gemma 4 31B and Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) compared across 17 shared prompts
SpecGemma 4 31BLing 3.0 Flash VL (free)
Input price$0.14/M tokensFree
Output price$0.4/M tokensFree
Context window262K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)Yes (1 provider)
ReleasedApr 2026Sep 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 17 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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 31B548 words
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.
Read the full answer
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)493 words
🌱 Your 1-Month Health & Longevity Starter Plan 🥗 Key Area 1: Diet — Nourish Your Body Week 1: Add one extra serving of vegetables to your day (e.g., a handful of spinach in your morning eggs or a side salad at dinner). Week 2: Swap one sugary drink (soda, juice, sweetened coffee) per day for water or herbal tea.
Read the full answer

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 31B688 words
If the transistor had been invented in 1920, the "Information Age" would have shifted its starting line by nearly three decades. This isn't just a matter of gadgets appearing earlier; it is a fundamental shift in the timing of the transition from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age.
Read the full answer
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)2,673 words
If the Transistor Had Been Invented in 1920: A Counterfactual Trajectory to 1980 Preconditions and plausibility By 1920, Karl Braun's cathode ray tube (1897) and Greenleaf Pickard's silicon crystal detector (1906) had already demonstrated semiconductor properties. Quantum theory was nascent (Planck, Bohr).
Read the full answer

Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Gemma 4 31B222 words
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.
Read the full answer
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)234 words
✨ Midnight Stardust Pasta ✨ A silky, golden garlic butter pasta that tastes far more magical than its humble ingredients suggest. ⏱ Time Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 12 minutes Total: 17 minutes 🛒 Ingredients (7 Pantry Staples) Spaghetti (8 oz) Butter (4 tbsp) Olive oil (2 tbsp) Garlic (4 cloves, minced) Parmesan cheese (½…
Read the full answer

Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

Gemma 4 31B691 words
This architecture contains several critical flaws that would make it unusable for a real-time collaborative experience. The most severe issues are the lack of a global synchronization mechanism, unreliable conflict resolution, and inefficient data persistence.
Read the full answer
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)1,856 words
Architecture Audit: Real-Time Collaborative Document Editor Critical Issues Found: 25+ REAL-TIME COLLABORATION FAILURES Issue #1 — Last-Write-Wins Silently Destroys User Work Problem: If User A and User B both edit the same paragraph, the change with the later client timestamp wins.
Read the full answer

Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

Gemma 4 31B685 words
Dish Title: The Silent Forest Conceptual Narrative: This dish is an exploration of "Terroir and Tension." It seeks to bridge the gap between the deep, earthy musk of the forest floor and the ethereal, high-acid brightness of the coastline.
Read the full answer
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)2,639 words
"MYCELIUM" A Celebration of the Hidden Network Beneath the Forest Floor 🍄 CONCEPTUAL NARRATIVE Beneath every forest lies mycelium — the vast, invisible fungal network that connects trees, decomposes matter, and transforms the dead into life.
Read the full answer

Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

Gemma 4 31B884 words
Disclaimer: I am an AI, not an attorney. This analysis is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. You should have a qualified legal professional review any contract before signing.
Read the full answer
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)1,967 words
Comprehensive Analysis: Exploitative Clauses and Recommended Modifications This agreement is overwhelmingly one-sided. Below is a clause-by-clause breakdown of exploitative provisions, suggested modifications, and the legal reasoning behind each.
Read the full answer
Our Verdict
Gemma 4 31B
Gemma 4 31B
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Gemma 4 31B has the edge: bigger model tier, major provider backing.

Too close to call

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemma 4 31B
Input
$0.14
Output
$0.40
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

12 hosts, cheapest first

Gemma 4 31B11 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.09 in·$0.34 out·262k·97.8% upCCoreWeavefp4$0.10 in·$0.34 out·262k·97.1% upVVenicefp4$0.12 in·$0.36 out·256k·96.5% upCChutesfp4$0.12 in·$0.37 out·131k·91.9% upFFriendli$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·92.8% upNNovitabf16$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·85.8% up
5 more hostsFewer hosts
PParasailfp8$0.15 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.1% upMModelRunfp4$0.75 in·$1.00 out·262k·100% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.75 in·$1.00 out·262k·41.9% upCCrusoebf16degraded$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·97.7% upSSambaNovadegraded$0.38 in·$1.15 out·131k·96.8% up
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNovitabf16$0 in·$0 out·262k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

Gemma 4 31B is developed by Google AI while Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) is developed by inclusionAI. Gemma 4 31B has a 262K token context window vs Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)'s 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 17 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemma 4 31B and Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 17 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemma 4 31B costs $0.14/M input tokens and Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) is $0.14/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemma 4 31B and Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) 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.

Keep exploring

More comparisons

Against the newest arrivals

Gemma 4 31B logoDeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp logo
Gemma 4 31B vs DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision ExpLanded Sep 2026
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logoSolar Pro 4 logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) vs Solar Pro 4Landed Sep 2026
Gemma 4 31B logoHy3 logo
Gemma 4 31B vs Hy3Landed Sep 2026
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logoQwen3.7 Flash logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) vs Qwen3.7 FlashLanded Sep 2026
Gemma 4 31B logoLing 3.0 Flash logo
Gemma 4 31B vs Ling 3.0 FlashLanded Sep 2026
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logoMuse Glimmer 30B logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) vs Muse Glimmer 30BLanded Sep 2026
Gemma 4 31B logoGLM 5.3 logo
Gemma 4 31B vs GLM 5.3Landed Sep 2026
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logoTernary Bonsai 2 27B logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) vs Ternary Bonsai 2 27BLanded Sep 2026

Same lab, same size, long tail

Gemma 4 31B logoGemini 3.8 Flash logo
Gemma 4 31B vs Gemini 3.8 FlashSame lab
Gemma 4 31B logoGemini 3.7 Flash logo
Gemma 4 31B vs Gemini 3.7 FlashSame lab
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logoLing 3.0 Flash logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) vs Ling 3.0 FlashSame lab
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logoLing 3.0 Flash Fin (free) logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) vs Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)Same lab
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logoGLM 4.5 Air logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) vs GLM 4.5 AirSame size
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logoGLM 4.6 logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) vs GLM 4.6New provider
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logoGLM 4.7 logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) vs GLM 4.7Same size
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logoGLM 4.7 Flash logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) vs GLM 4.7 FlashNew provider

Model pages

Gemma 4 31B logo
Gemma 4 31B49 outputs, specs and price
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free) logo
Ling 3.0 Flash VL (free)18 outputs, specs and price
Rival
How it worksPrivacyTerms
Explore all of Rival

Explore

  • Compare Models
  • All Models
  • Image Comparison
  • Audio Comparison
  • Image Generation
  • Best AI For...
  • Arena
  • API Pricing
  • Challenges

Discover

  • SubjectiveBench
  • Default Index
  • Research
  • Research downloads
  • Rival Kits
  • Find your AI taste
  • UI Glow-Up
  • VoiceLock
  • Cost Cutter
  • Agent skills
  • Benchmarks vs Vibes
  • Brief
  • Jailbreak
  • Model Updates
  • Provider Status
  • AI Creators

Connect

  • Methodology
  • Advertise
  • Partnerships
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • RSS Feed