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LLM-Gemini 0.37
Publication: Simon Willison's Weblog
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Source published: 12/11/2026, 22:55:19 UTC
Briefing created: 13/11/2026, 02:28:44 UTC
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Briefings
Google launched Gemini 4 Hydrogen, a low-cost model priced at $1.50 per million tokens, offering a 25% discount compared to its siblings. Pricing for Carbon and Argon remains identical at $2.00, though Hydrogen is positioned as a fast execution engine for daily tasks rather than deep architectural judgment. The model is currently the only free tier option in the family, with prices scheduled to double on December 1st. A comparison grid shows Hydrogen's output quality is significantly lower than Carbon and Argon, which are the same price but use fewer tokens per task.
Key points
- Gemini 4 Hydrogen launched at $1.50 per million tokens, a 25% discount compared to Carbon and Argon's $2.00 price point.
- Hydrogen is positioned as a fast execution engine for daily tasks, whereas Carbon and Argon are intended for deep architectural judgment.
Context
Google launched Gemini 4 Hydrogen as the lowest-cost member of the Gemini 4 family, with pricing for Carbon and Argon remaining identical at $2.00 per million tokens. The launch occurred on November 12, 2026, and the model is currently the only free tier option in the family. It is positioned as a fast execution engine for daily tasks, distinct from Carbon and Argon which are intended for deep architectural judgment.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to pricing and model descriptions; specific performance metrics, token counts, or real-world usage data are not provided. The article does not contain quotes from Google or user feedback, and no specific city, region, or country is identified as the launch location.
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