Gemma 3 12B IT API
Gemma 3 12B IT
About Gemma 3 12B IT
Gemma 3 12B IT is a language model developed by Google. It's particularly well-suited for analyzing images, screenshots, and visual content, orchestrating tool-using agents that call APIs and external services, producing structured outputs for reliable data extraction, and handling large contexts of up to 128K tokens. Its 128K-token context window means you can pass in entire documents, codebases, or conversation histories without losing context.
As of Oct 1, 2026, Gemma 3 12B IT costs $0.0008 per 1M input tokens and $0.0023 per 1M output tokens on Qubax, versus $0.050 / $0.150 on OpenRouter (98% less on input). A typical 1,000 chat requests (2K tokens in, 500 out) come to about $0.00. 60 independent compute providers currently serve it, so requests fail over automatically. Pay with USDC, USDT, BTC, ETH or 200+ other coins — no credit card required.
Pricing
| Token Type | Qubax | OpenRouter | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.0008 | $0.050 | 98% |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.0023 | $0.150 | 98% |
| Cache read (per 1M tokens) | $0.0001 | — | — |
Prices per 1 million tokens. Pay with 200+ cryptocurrencies. Cache read is the discounted rate providers offer for repeated prompt prefixes.
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Quick Start
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.qubax.ai/v1",
api_key="qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY",
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gemma-3-12b-it",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://api.qubax.ai/v1",
apiKey: "qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY",
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "gemma-3-12b-it",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);curl https://api.qubax.ai/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "gemma-3-12b-it",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'Get your API key from the dashboard.
Why use Gemma 3 12B IT on Qubax?
98% Cheaper
Up to 98% off OpenRouter prices
Pay with Crypto
200+ coins (BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, USDC & more). No credit card needed.
OpenAI Compatible
Drop-in replacement. Works with Cline, Cursor, any tool.
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Compare Gemma 3 12B IT with alternatives
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | vs Gemma 3 12B IT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma 3 12B IT | $0.0008 | $0.0023 | — | |
| OpenAI GPT OSS 120B | OpenAI | $0.0011 | $0.0045 | More expensive |
| Qwen 3 Next 80b | Alibaba | $0.0014 | $0.017 | More expensive |
| NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano 30B | Other | $0.0011 | $0.0045 | More expensive |
| Qwen3 Coder 30B A3B Instruct | Alibaba | $0.0011 | $0.0042 | More expensive |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Gemma 3 12B IT API cost?
On Qubax, Gemma 3 12B IT costs $0.0008 per 1M input tokens and $0.0023 per 1M output tokens. This is 98% cheaper than OpenRouter's price of $0.050 per 1M input tokens.
Is the Gemma 3 12B IT API compatible with OpenAI?
Yes. Qubax provides an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use Gemma 3 12B IT as a drop-in replacement by changing your base URL to https://api.qubax.ai/v1 and using your Qubax API key. It works with Cline, Cursor, OpenCode, Hermes Agent, and any tool that supports OpenAI APIs.
Why is Gemma 3 12B IT cheaper on Qubax than OpenRouter?
Qubax sources AI inference from an open compute marketplace on the Base blockchain where GPU providers compete on price. We pass the savings to you — 98% cheaper than OpenRouter's price for Gemma 3 12B IT.
How do I pay for Gemma 3 12B IT API usage?
Qubax uses prepaid crypto credits. Deposit USDC on the Base chain and your balance is automatically deducted as you use the API. No credit card required. Top up from $3.
What is the context window of Gemma 3 12B IT?
Gemma 3 12B IT supports a context window of 128K tokens, allowing you to process large documents, codebases, or long conversations in a single request.
What can I build with Gemma 3 12B IT?
Gemma 3 12B IT is versatile enough for a wide range of applications. You can use it to analyze images and visual content, build autonomous agents that call external tools and APIs, generate structured JSON output for data pipelines, process long documents and entire codebases, and more. Because it's served through Qubax's OpenAI-compatible API, integration into existing apps, agents, or workflows takes just a few lines of code.
How fast is Gemma 3 12B IT on Qubax?
Gemma 3 12B IT on Qubax supports streaming responses, so tokens begin arriving in real time as they're generated. Latency depends on the provider and prompt complexity. Qubax routes requests through an intelligent routing layer, which selects the fastest available compute provider for each request — so you get competitive latency at a lower price.
Gemma 3 12B IT vs OpenAI GPT OSS 120B: which should I choose?
Gemma 3 12B IT by Google and OpenAI GPT OSS 120B by OpenAI are both strong models in a similar price tier. Gemma 3 12B IT and supports vision/image inputs. OpenAI GPT OSS 120B comes from a different lab and may have different strengths depending on your workload. On Qubax, Gemma 3 12B IT starts at $0.0008/1M input tokens versus OpenAI GPT OSS 120B's $0.0011/1M — making Gemma 3 12B IT the more cost-effective option for high-volume workloads. Both are available on Qubax with crypto payments and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can try each and switch freely.
Can I use Gemma 3 12B IT for commercial projects?
Yes. Gemma 3 12B IT on Qubax can be used for commercial purposes. You own the outputs you generate. Qubax provides the API infrastructure — you bring your use case.
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