Gemma 4 free API
Google Gemma 4 on OpenRouter :free (26B A4B IT). For the larger free Instruct route see Gemma 4 31B. Smaller variants run locally via Ollama.
Free providers
| Provider | RPM | Daily | Model ID | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| openrouter-free | 20 | 50 | google/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it:free | 2026-10-10 |
- OpenRouter: 1,000 :free requests/day after buying $10 in credits.
Example (openrouter-free)
curl https://openrouter.ai/api/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $OPENROUTER_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "google/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it:free",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
}' FAQ
- Is Gemma 4 free via API?
- Yes — free hosted routes are listed on this page from openrouter-free. Limits change; check the table and the provider pages for the latest RPM and daily caps.
- Which free provider should I use for Gemma 4?
- Use openrouter-free for the free route on this page.
- What are the free rate limits for Gemma 4?
- Published free-tier figures on this page include 20 RPM and 50 requests/day. Confirm on the linked provider page before production use.
- Can I run Gemma 4 locally instead of using a free API?
- Yes. Pull it with Ollama using tag gemma2 and point your editor at http://localhost:11434/v1.
- How do I stack multiple free API keys?
- See our free API stack guide to combine Groq, OpenRouter, and Gemini keys, then compare limits on the free API comparison table.
Limits checked against official docs on 2026-10-10. Rates change without notice. Not affiliated with providers unless noted. Verify before production use.