Model comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026

Gemma 4 26B A4B vs Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B

Q: Is Gemma 4 26B A4B better than Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B?

We do not benchmark quality, so we cannot say. On the recorded numbers: Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B is about 1.1× cheaper on input ($0.06 against $0.07 per 1M tokens), though Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper on output. Both have a 262K-token context window. For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $50.63 a month for Gemma 4 26B A4B and $48.60 for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B. Which is better for you depends on your task; test both on your own prompts.

Q: Which is cheaper, Gemma 4 26B A4B or Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B?

Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B: $0.06 against $0.07 per 1M input tokens, and $0.24 against $0.23 per 1M output, on standard pricing.

Q: How much does each cost per 1M tokens?

Gemma 4 26B A4B: $0.07 input and $0.23 output. Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B: $0.06 input and $0.24 output. Standard tier, USD.

Q: Which has the larger context window?

Neither: both have 262,144 tokens.

Q: Do both offer batch pricing?

Neither lists a batch tier in our catalogue.

Q: Can both read images or audio?

Input types recorded for Gemma 4 26B A4B: none recorded. For Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B: none recorded. Where a record lists none we say so rather than guess; check each vendor's documentation before relying on a capability.

Q: Is either model open-weight?

Gemma 4 26B A4B: not marked open-weight in our records. Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B: not marked open-weight in our records.

Q: Is either model free?

Gemma 4 26B A4B is listed at no per-token charge; Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B is not. Read the provider's limits before relying on a free offer.

Q: What would each cost for a support chatbot?

At 10,000 chats a day, 1,500 input and 300 output tokens each, 30 days, standard tier: about $50.63 a month for Gemma 4 26B A4B and $48.60 for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B. This is our calculation from the listed prices, not a quote.

Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B is about 1.1× cheaper on input ($0.06 against $0.07 per 1M tokens), though Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper on output. Both have a 262K-token context window. For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $50.63 a month for Gemma 4 26B A4B and $48.60 for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B.

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Model A

Gemma 4 26B A4B

by Google · weights not marked open · GRIDB4

Input / 1M
$0.07
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
10 Oct 2026

Output / 1M$0.23

Context262K

Model B

Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B

by NVIDIA · weights not marked open · GRIDB4

Input / 1M
$0.06
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
10 Oct 2026

Output / 1M$0.24

Context262K

Key numbers

Standard tier · highlighted = better

Gemma 4 26B A4B

Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B

Input / 1M tokens

$0.07

$0.06

Output / 1M tokens

$0.23

$0.24

Batch input / output

Not listed

Context window

262,144

Input types

Not disclosed

Weights

Not marked open

Tiers listed

free, standard

standard

Prices checked

2026-10-10

What it costs for real workloads

Monthly, standard tier, 30 days

Support chatbot10k chats/day · 1.5k in, 300 out

$50.63/mo

$48.60/mo

RAG over documents2k queries/day · 12k in, 500 out

$55.35/mo

$50.40/mo

Coding agent300 tasks/day · 60k in, 8k out

$52.65/mo

$49.68/mo

Gemma 4 26B A4B Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B · Derived from the standard-tier prices above, input and output tokens per request as stated, 30 days. Excludes caching discounts and batch. Try your own numbers.

On the atlas

Price band (A–H) × context band (1–6)

Same square. Gemma 4 26B A4B and Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B share B4.

Same square as Gemma 4 26B A4B: Qwen3 Coder 30B A3B Instruct ($0.07), Nemotron 3 Super ($0.08), Qwen3.5-35B-A3B ($0.08). Open B4

Gemma 4 26B A4BNemotron 3 Nano 30B A3BNearest neighboursOpen weights

View the map as a table (1 squares)

Square	Price band	Context band	Models
GRIDB4	<$0.10	256K–1M	Gemma 4 26B A4B, Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B, Qwen3 Coder 30B A3B Instruct, Nemotron 3 Super, Qwen3.5-35B-A3B, Gemma 4 31B, Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507

Capabilities side by side

Only what our records list

Gemma 4 26B A4B

Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B

Vision input

Not disclosed

Audio input

Not disclosed

Open weights

Not marked open

Batch tier

Not listed

Free tier

Supported

Not listed

Thinking tier

Not listed

Neither record lists input types, so we do not claim any.

Which should you choose?

Editorial

Choose Gemma 4 26B A4B if…

output dominates your bill: $0.23 per 1M output against $0.24
you want to try it free: it lists a free tier

Choose Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B if…

you pay by the token: it costs $0.06 per 1M input against $0.07

Each reason is a fact from the tables above. Picking between them is our judgement, and we do not benchmark quality: price and context are what we can measure, so test both on your own prompts before you commit.

Questions

Is Gemma 4 26B A4B better than Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B?

We do not benchmark quality, so we cannot say. On the recorded numbers: Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B is about 1.1× cheaper on input ($0.06 against $0.07 per 1M tokens), though Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper on output. Both have a 262K-token context window. For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $50.63 a month for Gemma 4 26B A4B and $48.60 for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B. Which is better for you depends on your task; test both on your own prompts.

Which is cheaper, Gemma 4 26B A4B or Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B?

Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B: $0.06 against $0.07 per 1M input tokens, and $0.24 against $0.23 per 1M output, on standard pricing.

How much does each cost per 1M tokens?

Gemma 4 26B A4B: $0.07 input and $0.23 output. Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B: $0.06 input and $0.24 output. Standard tier, USD.

Which has the larger context window?

Neither: both have 262,144 tokens.

Do both offer batch pricing?

Neither lists a batch tier in our catalogue.

Can both read images or audio?

Input types recorded for Gemma 4 26B A4B: none recorded. For Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B: none recorded. Where a record lists none we say so rather than guess; check each vendor's documentation before relying on a capability.

Is either model open-weight?

Gemma 4 26B A4B: not marked open-weight in our records. Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B: not marked open-weight in our records.

Is either model free?

Gemma 4 26B A4B is listed at no per-token charge; Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B is not. Read the provider's limits before relying on a free offer.

What would each cost for a support chatbot?

At 10,000 chats a day, 1,500 input and 300 output tokens each, 30 days, standard tier: about $50.63 a month for Gemma 4 26B A4B and $48.60 for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B. This is our calculation from the listed prices, not a quote.

About the two models

Gemma 4 26B A4B

By Google. $0.07 input and $0.23 output per 1M tokens, 262K context, atlas square B4. Tiers listed: free, standard.

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Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B

By NVIDIA. $0.06 input and $0.24 output per 1M tokens, 262K context, atlas square B4. Tiers listed: standard.

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