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Gemma 4 12B

Google DeepMind · All Gemma models
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VisionTool useLong contextOpen weights

Gemma 4 12B is a language model with 12B parameters from Google DeepMind. It is currently free at 1 provider with up to 262K tokens of context. The model understands images, supports tool calling. Its weights are open, so it can also run locally.

Developer
Google DeepMind
Parameters
12B
Context
262K tokens
Type
Text
License
Open weights

Where to use Gemma 4 12B for free

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

ProviderContextLimitCard
Together AI
google/gemma-4-12B-it
262K 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-4-12B-it",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'

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

Benchmarks

Intelligence Index
14.2
GPQA Diamond
75.3%
Humanity's Last Exam
15.7%
Terminal-Bench Hard
18.2%
τ²-Bench
36.3%
Long context (LCR)
63.7%

Source: Artificial Analysis · Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning)

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FAQ

Is Gemma 4 12B free?

Yes. As of September 26, 2026, Gemma 4 12B is free at Together AI. Each provider has its own limits — see the table above.

What is the context window of Gemma 4 12B?

The largest context among free routes is 262,144 tokens. Some providers cap it lower.

How do I call Gemma 4 12B via API?

Use any OpenAI-compatible client with base URL https://api.together.xyz/v1, model ID google/gemma-4-12B-it, and a Together AI key.

How good is Gemma 4 12B?

Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index: 14.2, GPQA Diamond: 75%. For comparison, the strongest free model in the catalog right now is GLM 5.3.

Is Gemma 4 12B open-weight?

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