Model comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026

Gemma 4 31B vs Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507

Q: Is Gemma 4 31B better than Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507?

We do not benchmark quality, so we cannot say. On the recorded numbers: Gemma 4 31B and Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 cost the same on input, $0.09 per 1M tokens. Both have a 262K-token context window. For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $71.10 a month for Gemma 4 31B and $90.00 for Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507. Which is better for you depends on your task; test both on your own prompts.

Q: Which is cheaper, Gemma 4 31B or Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507?

They cost the same on input, $0.09 per 1M tokens. Output is $0.34 for Gemma 4 31B and $0.55 for Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507.

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

Gemma 4 31B: $0.09 input and $0.34 output. Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507: $0.09 input and $0.55 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 31B: none recorded. For Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507: 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 31B: not marked open-weight in our records. Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507: not marked open-weight in our records.

Q: Is either model free?

Gemma 4 31B is listed at no per-token charge; Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 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 $71.10 a month for Gemma 4 31B and $90.00 for Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507. This is our calculation from the listed prices, not a quote.

Gemma 4 31B and Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 cost the same on input, $0.09 per 1M tokens. Both have a 262K-token context window. For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $71.10 a month for Gemma 4 31B and $90.00 for Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507.

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Model A

Gemma 4 31B

by Google · weights not marked open · GRIDB4

Input / 1M
$0.09
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
1 Sep 2026

Output / 1M$0.34

Context262K

Model B

Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507

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

Input / 1M
$0.09
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
10 Oct 2026

Output / 1M$0.55

Context262K

Key numbers

Standard tier · highlighted = better

Gemma 4 31B

Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507

Input / 1M tokens

$0.09

Output / 1M tokens

$0.34

$0.55

Batch input / output

Not listed

Context window

262,144

Input types

Not disclosed

Weights

Not marked open

Tiers listed

free, standard

standard, thinking

Prices checked

2026-09-01

2026-10-10

What it costs for real workloads

Monthly, standard tier, 30 days

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

$71.10/mo

$90.00/mo

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

$75.00/mo

$81.30/mo

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

$73.08/mo

$88.20/mo

Gemma 4 31B Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 · 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 31B and Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 share B4.

Same square as Gemma 4 31B: Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B ($0.06), Gemma 4 26B A4B ($0.07), Qwen3 Coder 30B A3B Instruct ($0.07). Open B4

Gemma 4 31BQwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507Nearest neighboursOpen weights

View the map as a table (1 squares)

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

Capabilities side by side

Only what our records list

Gemma 4 31B

Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507

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

Supported

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

Which should you choose?

Editorial

Choose Gemma 4 31B if…

output dominates your bill: $0.34 per 1M output against $0.55
you want to try it free: it lists a free tier

Choose Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 if…

you want extended reasoning: it lists a thinking tier

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 31B better than Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507?

We do not benchmark quality, so we cannot say. On the recorded numbers: Gemma 4 31B and Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 cost the same on input, $0.09 per 1M tokens. Both have a 262K-token context window. For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $71.10 a month for Gemma 4 31B and $90.00 for Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507. Which is better for you depends on your task; test both on your own prompts.

Which is cheaper, Gemma 4 31B or Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507?

They cost the same on input, $0.09 per 1M tokens. Output is $0.34 for Gemma 4 31B and $0.55 for Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507.

How much does each cost per 1M tokens?

Gemma 4 31B: $0.09 input and $0.34 output. Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507: $0.09 input and $0.55 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 31B: none recorded. For Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507: 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 31B: not marked open-weight in our records. Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507: not marked open-weight in our records.

Is either model free?

Gemma 4 31B is listed at no per-token charge; Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 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 $71.10 a month for Gemma 4 31B and $90.00 for Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507. This is our calculation from the listed prices, not a quote.

About the two models

Gemma 4 31B

By Google. $0.09 input and $0.34 output per 1M tokens, 262K context, atlas square B4. Tiers listed: free, standard.

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Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507

By Qwen (Alibaba). $0.09 input and $0.55 output per 1M tokens, 262K context, atlas square B4. Tiers listed: standard, thinking.

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