Google: Gemma 2 9B
Google's Gemma 2 9B is a small open-weight model with no benchmark data and a limited 8K context window, available at very low cost. It is best suited for lightweight self-hosted experimentation rather than production business use.
Assessment date: March 14, 2026
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Gemma 2 9B by Google is an advanced, open-source language model that sets a new standard for efficiency and performance in its size class. Designed for a wide variety of tasks, it empowers developers and researchers to build innovative applications, while maintaining accessibility, safety, and cost-effectiveness. See the launch announcement for more details. Usage of Gemma is subject to Google's Gemma Terms of Use.
Architecture
| Modality | Text → Text |
| Tokenizer | Gemini |
| Instruct Type | gemma |
| Parameters | 9B |
Model Information
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.03 | $0.000030 |
| Output | $0.09 | $0.000090 |
Live Performance
Live endpoint metrics — refreshed every 30 minutes.
