DeepSeek-V3.1 is a large hybrid reasoning model (671B parameters, 37B active) that supports both thinking and non-thinking modes via prompt templates. It extends the DeepSeek-V3 base with a two-phase long-context training process, reaching …
Model details →DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 vs Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free)
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 wins on 3 of 6 axes — pricing and capability skew in its favour for most workloads.
Gemma 3n E4B-it is optimized for efficient execution on mobile and low-resource devices, such as phones, laptops, and tablets. It supports multimodal inputs—including text, visual data, and audio—enabling diverse tasks such as text generati…
Model details →Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 | Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context window Maximum number of input tokens the model can attend to in a single request. | 33K | 8K | 🏆 DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 |
| Input price (per 1M) Cost per million input tokens billed by the provider. | $0.15 | $0.00 | 🏆 Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free) |
| Output price (per 1M) Cost per million output tokens billed by the provider. | $0.75 | $0.00 | 🏆 Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free) |
| Tool / function calling First-class support for emitting structured tool calls. | Yes | — | 🏆 DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 |
| Vision input Accepts image inputs alongside text. | — | — | Tie |
| Reasoning mode Internal chain-of-thought / extended-thinking support. | Yes | — | 🏆 DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Is DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 better than Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free)?
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 wins on 3 of 6 axes — pricing and capability skew in its favour for most workloads.
What's the price difference between DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 and Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free)?
Input: $0.15 vs $0.00 per 1M tokens. Output: $0.75 vs $0.00 per 1M tokens.
What context windows do DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 and Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free) support?
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 supports up to 33K tokens. Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free) supports up to 8K tokens.
Do both DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1 and Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free) support tool calling?
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V3.1: yes. Google: Gemma 3n 4B (free): not advertised.