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Gemma 3

Open-Weights · Google · Google DeepMind · Released Q1 2026
B

Good (B) — Capability Grade

Gemma 3 is Google's open-weights small model family. Strong cost-efficiency. Custom license with commercial restrictions on very large operators.

80
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 6 Capability Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

General Reasoning
B
Code Generation
B-
Math & STEM
B-
Tool Use & Agency
C+
Multimodal
B-
Safety & Alignment
B
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Release timeline & positioning.

  • Released Q1 2026
  • Multi-size variants
  • Custom Gemma license
  • Google research family

/ Best for

Small-model open-weights deployments compatible with Gemma license terms.

/ Watch out for

Custom license has commercial restrictions for very large operators. Verify license tier matches use case.