Qwen3.6 35B-A3B vs Gemma 4 26B A4B IT
Gemma 4 26B A4B IT is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Qwen3.6 35B-A3B or Gemma 4 26B A4B IT based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3.6 35B-A3B | Gemma 4 26B A4B IT |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Vertex |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.38 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.25 | $0.60 |
| Context window | 262K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 144 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 84.8 | 73.2 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3.6 35B-A3B or Gemma 4 26B A4B IT cheaper?
Gemma 4 26B A4B IT is cheaper on output tokens ($0.60 vs $2.25 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3.6 35B-A3B or Gemma 4 26B A4B IT?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.