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Model comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026

Gemma 4 26B A4B vs Qwen3.5-35B-A3B

Gemma 4 26B A4B is about 1.2× cheaper on input ($0.07 against $0.08 per 1M tokens) and 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 $103 for Qwen3.5-35B-A3B.

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ModelsAtlas. “Gemma 4 26B A4B vs Qwen3.5-35B-A3B”. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. https://modelsatlas.com/compare/google/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it/vs/qwen/3-5-35b-a3b

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
vs

Model B

Qwen3.5-35B-A3B

by Qwen (Alibaba) · weights not marked open · GRIDB4

Input / 1M
$0.08
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
10 Oct 2026
Output / 1M$0.75
Context262K

Key numbers

Standard tier · highlighted = better

Gemma 4 26B A4B
Qwen3.5-35B-A3B
Input / 1M tokens
$0.07
$0.08
Output / 1M tokens
$0.23
$0.75
Batch input / output
Not listed
Not listed
Context window
262,144
262,144
Input types
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Weights
Not marked open
Not marked open
Tiers listed
free, standard
standard
Prices checked
2026-10-10
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
$103/mo
RAG over documents2k queries/day · 12k in, 500 out
$55.35/mo
$80.10/mo
Coding agent300 tasks/day · 60k in, 8k out
$52.65/mo
$97.20/mo

Gemma 4 26B A4B   Qwen3.5-35B-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 Qwen3.5-35B-A3B share B4.

Same square as Gemma 4 26B A4B: Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B ($0.06), Qwen3 Coder 30B A3B Instruct ($0.07), Nemotron 3 Super ($0.08). Open B4

AFreeB<$0.10C$0.10–0.30D$0.30–1E$1–3F$3–10G$10–30H$30+1<32K232–128K3128–256K4256K–1M51M6>1MINPUT PRICE PER 1M TOKENS →CONTEXT WINDOW ↑ · position within a square follows the real valueQwen3 Coder 30B A3B Instruct · B4Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B · B4Nemotron 3 Super · B4Gemma 4 31B · B4Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 · B4Gemma 4 26B A4BGemma 4 26B A4BQwen3.5-35B-A3BQwen3.5-35B-A3B
Gemma 4 26B A4BQwen3.5-35B-A3BNearest neighboursOpen weights
View the map as a table (1 squares)
SquarePrice bandContext bandModels
GRIDB4<$0.10256K–1MGemma 4 26B A4B, Qwen3.5-35B-A3B, Qwen3 Coder 30B A3B Instruct, Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B, Nemotron 3 Super, Gemma 4 31B, Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507

Capabilities side by side

Only what our records list

Gemma 4 26B A4B
Qwen3.5-35B-A3B
Vision input
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Audio input
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Open weights
Not marked open
Not marked open
Batch tier
Not listed
Not listed
Free tier
Supported
Not listed
Thinking tier
Not listed
Not listed

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

Which should you choose?

Editorial

Choose Gemma 4 26B A4B if…

  • you pay by the token: it costs $0.07 per 1M input against $0.08
  • output dominates your bill: $0.23 per 1M output against $0.75
  • you want to try it free: it lists a free tier

Choose Qwen3.5-35B-A3B if…

Nothing in the recorded numbers favours Qwen3.5-35B-A3B over Gemma 4 26B A4B. Pick it for what our records do not cover — your own tests, or an account you already have with Qwen (Alibaba).

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 Qwen3.5-35B-A3B?
We do not benchmark quality, so we cannot say. On the recorded numbers: Gemma 4 26B A4B is about 1.2× cheaper on input ($0.07 against $0.08 per 1M tokens) and 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 $103 for Qwen3.5-35B-A3B. Which is better for you depends on your task; test both on your own prompts.
Which is cheaper, Gemma 4 26B A4B or Qwen3.5-35B-A3B?
Gemma 4 26B A4B: $0.07 against $0.08 per 1M input tokens, and $0.23 against $0.75 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. Qwen3.5-35B-A3B: $0.08 input and $0.75 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 Qwen3.5-35B-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. Qwen3.5-35B-A3B: not marked open-weight in our records.
Is either model free?
Gemma 4 26B A4B is listed at no per-token charge; Qwen3.5-35B-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 $103 for Qwen3.5-35B-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.

Full specs & pricing →

Qwen3.5-35B-A3B

By Qwen (Alibaba). $0.08 input and $0.75 output per 1M tokens, 262K context, atlas square B4. Tiers listed: standard.

Full specs & pricing →

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