Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
Google vs Microsoft
39 models vs 9 models
Microsoft is cheaper at the median: $0.35 against $0.50 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 1.4× less. Its cheapest paid model, Phi 4 ($0.07), compares with Gemma 3 4B ($0.05) at Google. Google lists 39 models; Microsoft lists 9 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier, paid models · highlighted = better
Google
Microsoft
Models listed
39
9
Cheapest input / 1M
$0.05
$0.07
Median in / out
$0.50 / $2.50
$0.35 / $0.38
Highest input / 1M
$2.00
$0.62
Largest context
1.05M
66K
Batch-tier models
9 of 39
0 of 9
Open-weight models
13
7
Free models
4
0
Vision models listed
3
1
Audio models listed
1
0
Costs for real workloads
Cheapest paid model from each provider that fits the job · monthly
Derived from standard-tier prices, 30 days. “Fits the job” means the context window holds the prompt and reply. Excludes batch and caching.
Cheapest model for each capability
Input / output per 1M
| Capability | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite $0.25 / $1.50 | None listed |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview $0.50 Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) $0.50 Gemma 2 27B $0.65 Gemini 3.6 Flash $0.75 Gemini 3.7 Flash $0.75 +7 more | WizardLM-2 8x22B $0.62 |
| Budget under $0.50 | Gemma 3 4B $0.05 Gemma 3 12B $0.05 Gemma 4 26B A4B $0.07 Gemma 3 27B $0.08 Gemma 4 31B $0.09 +6 more | Phi 4 $0.07 |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is Google or Microsoft cheaper?
Microsoft at the median: $0.35 against $0.50 for Google per 1M input tokens. Median is across each provider's paid standard-tier models, so a provider with many small models can look cheaper than its flagship is.
Which provider has more models?
Google lists more: Google 39, Microsoft 9. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Google: 9 models list a batch tier. Microsoft: no batch tier listed. Where a model lists both, batch is a median 50% of standard for Google.
Which has the larger context window?
Google has the larger: Gemini 2.5 Flash (1.05M tokens) at Google, WizardLM-2 8x22B (66K) at Microsoft.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
Google: 13 open-weight models. Microsoft: 7 open-weight models.
Does either have free models?
Google: 4 models listed at no per-token charge. Microsoft: none.
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