Gemma 4 Free
Use Gemma 4 for free - chat, download, or build with the API
Gemma 4 is free in every way that matters. Chat online without signup, download weights under Apache 2.0 for local use, or get a free API key from Google AI Studio. No credit card, no usage caps on local deployment.
Free options
Every way to use Gemma 4 for free
From instant online chat to local deployment with zero ongoing costs. Choose the free option that fits your needs.
Completely Free
No hidden costs, no usage caps on local deployment
Gemma 4 is released under Apache 2.0 - the most permissive open-source license. Download once, run forever, use commercially, modify freely. Online chat and API access also have free tiers.
The only cost for local deployment is your hardware and electricity. No API fees, no token limits, no subscription required.
Instant access
Free Online Chat
Chat with Gemma 4 models right here, right now. No signup required for basic access.
Try all model variants through our chat interface. Sign in with Google for extended features.
Apache 2.0
Free Local Download
Download any Gemma 4 model for free. Run locally with no ongoing costs or usage limits.
Available on Hugging Face, Kaggle, and Ollama. Use commercially, modify freely, distribute without restrictions.
Google AI Studio
Free API Access
Get a free API key from Google AI Studio. Generous rate limits for prototyping and development.
Access all Gemma 4 instruction-tuned models via the Gemini API. No credit card required.
Apache 2.0 License
Free Commercial Use
Use Gemma 4 in commercial products without fees, royalties, or usage restrictions.
Apache 2.0 permits commercial use, modification, and distribution. No MAU caps or acceptable-use restrictions.
What you get free
Full capabilities at zero cost
Free doesn't mean limited. Every Gemma 4 capability is available at no cost through local deployment.
Full multimodal
Text, image, video, and audio (edge models) processing. No feature gating, no premium tiers for multimodal access.
All model sizes
From the 2.3B E2B to the 31B flagship. Every model in the family is free to download and use.
Unlimited local use
Run locally with no token limits, no rate limits, no usage tracking. Process as much as your hardware can handle.
Commercial freedom
Apache 2.0 license means full commercial use. Build products, offer services, modify and redistribute.
Function calling
Native function calling for building agents. No premium tier required for tool use capabilities.
Fine-tuning
Fine-tune any model for your specific use case. No restrictions on training or customization.
Quick start
Get started in under 2 minutes
The fastest paths to free Gemma 4 access.
Online (instant)
- Visit our chat page - no signup needed
- Choose your preferred Gemma 4 model
- Start chatting immediately
- Sign in with Google for extended features
- Upgrade to premium for higher limits
Local (2 minutes)
- Install Ollama: curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
- Run: ollama run gemma4:e4b
- Chat locally with zero ongoing costs
- No API keys, no accounts, no tracking
- Your data never leaves your device
Free vs paid
What's free and what costs money
A transparent breakdown of free and paid options across different Gemma 4 access methods.
Local deployment is completely free with no limits. Online and API access have free tiers with optional paid upgrades for higher usage.
Local deployment: 100% free, unlimited use, no ongoing costs
Online chat: Free basic access, premium for higher limits
Google AI Studio API: Free tier with generous rate limits
Commercial use: Free under Apache 2.0, no royalties
Access comparison
Free options at a glance
Compare the different ways to use Gemma 4 for free.
| Benchmark | Online Chat Free | Local Free | AI Studio API Free | Commercial Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cost Ongoing | Free | Free | Free tier | Free |
Signup required Account needed | Optional | No | Google account | No |
Usage limits Rate limits | Fair use | Unlimited | Rate limited | Unlimited |
All models Model access | Yes | Yes | IT variants | Yes |
Privacy Data handling | Server-side | 100% private | Google ToS | Your choice |
Best for Use case | Quick use | Privacy/power | Development | Products |
All free options provide access to the full Gemma 4 model capabilities.
Truly Free
Apache 2.0: the most permissive open license
Unlike some 'open' models with usage restrictions, Gemma 4 uses Apache 2.0 - the gold standard for open-source licensing. No MAU caps, no acceptable-use clauses, no reporting requirements.
- Full commercial use without restrictions or royalties
- Modify, fine-tune, and redistribute freely
- No usage caps, no MAU limits, no reporting
Free Chat
Chat with Gemma 4 right now - no signup needed
Our chat interface gives you instant access to all Gemma 4 models. No account creation, no credit card, no waiting. Just open the page and start chatting.
- Instant access to all Gemma 4 model variants
- No signup required for basic chat
- Sign in with Google for conversation history and extended features
Free Local
Download once, run forever - zero ongoing costs
Download Gemma 4 weights and run locally with Ollama, llama.cpp, or any compatible tool. No API fees, no token limits, no internet required after download. The only cost is your hardware.
- One-time download, unlimited local use
- No API fees, no token limits, no subscriptions
- Complete privacy - data never leaves your device
Start free
Choose your free access method
Three ways to use Gemma 4 at zero cost.
Upgrade options
When you need more
Optional paid tiers for higher usage and additional features.
Resources
Learn more about Gemma 4
Guides and documentation for getting the most out of Gemma 4.
Free ecosystem
Everything you need to get started for free
A complete ecosystem of free tools and resources for Gemma 4.
100% free
Start using Gemma 4 for free right now
No credit card, no signup, no hidden costs. Chat online instantly or download for unlimited local use.