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Gemma 3 1B

Google DeepMind · All Gemma models
Free right now Small
Open weights

Gemma 3 1B is a language model with 1B parameters from Google DeepMind. It is currently free at 1 provider with up to 33K tokens of context. Its weights are open, so it can also run locally.

Developer
Google DeepMind
Parameters
1B
Context
33K tokens
Type
Text
License
Open weights

Where to use Gemma 3 1B for free

Each row is a separate free endpoint with its own limits.

ProviderContextLimitCard
Together AI
google/gemma-3-1b-it
33K Fair use (depends on server load) — Open

Quick start

curl https://api.together.xyz/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOGETHER_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "google/gemma-3-1b-it",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'

Example for Together AI. Any OpenAI-compatible client works: Cursor, Cline, OpenCode, Open WebUI.

Benchmarks

Intelligence Index
4.8
GPQA Diamond
23.7%
Humanity's Last Exam
5.3%
Terminal-Bench Hard
0.0%
τ²-Bench
10.5%
Long context (LCR)
0.0%

Source: Artificial Analysis · Gemma 3 1B Instruct

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FAQ

Is Gemma 3 1B free?

Yes. As of September 26, 2026, Gemma 3 1B is free at Together AI. Each provider has its own limits — see the table above.

What is the context window of Gemma 3 1B?

The largest context among free routes is 32,768 tokens. Some providers cap it lower.

How do I call Gemma 3 1B via API?

Use any OpenAI-compatible client with base URL https://api.together.xyz/v1, model ID google/gemma-3-1b-it, and a Together AI key.

How good is Gemma 3 1B?

Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index: 4.8, GPQA Diamond: 24%. For comparison, the strongest free model in the catalog right now is GLM 5.3.

Is Gemma 3 1B open-weight?

Yes, the weights are published — you can download and run it locally, for example with Ollama or LM Studio.