Model comparison · Updated 2 Nov 2026

Gemma 4 31B vs Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct

Gemma 4 31B is about the same price on input ($0.20 against $0.21 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 $126 a month for Gemma 4 31B and $266 for Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct.

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Model A

Gemma 4 31B

by Google · weights not marked open · GRIDC4

Input / 1M
$0.20
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
2 Nov 2026

Output / 1M$0.40

Context262K

Model B

Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct

by Qwen (Alibaba) · weights not marked open · GRIDC4

Input / 1M
$0.21
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
17 Aug 2026

Output / 1M$1.90

Context262K

Key numbers

Standard tier · highlighted = better

Gemma 4 31B

Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct

Input / 1M tokens

$0.20

$0.21

Output / 1M tokens

$0.40

$1.90

Batch input / output

Not listed

Context window

262,144

Input types

Not disclosed

Weights

Not marked open

Tiers listed

free, standard

standard

Prices checked

2026-11-02

2026-08-17

What it costs for real workloads

Monthly, standard tier, 30 days

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

$126/mo

$266/mo

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

$156/mo

$208/mo

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

$137/mo

$250/mo

Gemma 4 31B Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct · 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 VL 235B A22B Instruct share C4.

Same square as Gemma 4 31B: Qwen3 30B A3B Instruct 2507 ($0.10), Qwen3.6 35B A3B ($0.10), Qwen3 Coder Next ($0.12). Open C4

Gemma 4 31BQwen3 VL 235B A22B InstructNearest neighboursOpen weights

View the map as a table (1 squares)

Square	Price band	Context band	Models
GRIDC4	$0.10–0.30	256K–1M	Gemma 4 31B, Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct, Ministral 3 14B 2512, Llama 4 Maverick, Qwen3.5-9B, Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct, Qwen3.5-122B-A10B

Capabilities side by side

Only what our records list

Gemma 4 31B

Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct

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 31B if…

you pay by the token: it costs $0.20 per 1M input against $0.21
output dominates your bill: $0.40 per 1M output against $1.90
you want to try it free: it lists a free tier

Choose Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct if…

Nothing in the recorded numbers favours Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct over Gemma 4 31B. 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 31B better than Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct?

We do not benchmark quality, so we cannot say. On the recorded numbers: Gemma 4 31B is about the same price on input ($0.20 against $0.21 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 $126 a month for Gemma 4 31B and $266 for Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct. Which is better for you depends on your task; test both on your own prompts.

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

Gemma 4 31B: $0.20 against $0.21 per 1M input tokens, and $0.40 against $1.90 per 1M output, on standard pricing.

How much does each cost per 1M tokens?

Gemma 4 31B: $0.20 input and $0.40 output. Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct: $0.21 input and $1.90 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 VL 235B A22B Instruct: 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 VL 235B A22B Instruct: not marked open-weight in our records.

Is either model free?

Gemma 4 31B is listed at no per-token charge; Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct 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 $126 a month for Gemma 4 31B and $266 for Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct. This is our calculation from the listed prices, not a quote.

About the two models

Gemma 4 31B

By Google. $0.20 input and $0.40 output per 1M tokens, 262K context, atlas square C4. Tiers listed: free, standard.

Full specs & pricing →

Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct

By Qwen (Alibaba). $0.21 input and $1.90 output per 1M tokens, 262K context, atlas square C4. Tiers listed: standard.

Full specs & pricing →

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