Gemini 4 Carbon 🆕 New
Google’s strongest model (generally available Nov 10) · AA Intelligence Index 60 · #1 on CursorBench 4.0, WANDR and AutomationBench (per Google) · thinks longer than Argon · API $2/$10 per 1M until Nov 30 · 1M context.
What is Gemini 4 Carbon?
Gemini 4 Carbon is Google’s most capable model. Announced on October 28, 2026 for selected partners, it became generally available on November 10 through the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Gemini for business, and for Google AI Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. It uses more tokens than Gemini 4 Argon to explore, reason and verify its work, scores 60 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index and costs $2/$10 per 1M input/output tokens until November 30, then $4/$20.
Best for
- Hard, long-running agent and coding tasks (#1 on CursorBench 4.0 and Perplexity’s WANDR, per Google)
- Business automation (#1 on Zapier’s AutomationBench, per Google)
- Research that benefits from extra thinking and self-checking
Gemini 4 Carbon pricing
Gemini 4 Carbon has no free tier. Price: $2/$10 per 1M tokens (API, until Nov 30).
Plans & prices
- API $2/$10 per 1M until Nov 30, 2026, then $4/$20
- Batch $1/$5 per 1M
- Gemini app with Google AI Ultra
Looking for something cheaper? Kimi K3.1 Pro by Moonshot AI costs Free – API.
Prices as published by Google. This page was last updated on November 11, 2026; prices and plans change often, so check the provider’s pricing page before you buy.
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Key facts
- Google’s strongest model (generally available Nov 10)
- AA Intelligence Index 60
- #1 on CursorBench 4.0, WANDR and AutomationBench (per Google)
- thinks longer than Argon
- API $2/$10 per 1M until Nov 30
- 1M context
Gemini 4 Carbon benchmarks
| Leaderboard | Result |
|---|---|
| Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v5 | 60 points |
The Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index combines several independent evaluations of reasoning, knowledge, maths and coding — see our full AA Index v5 ranking.
Capability ratings
AIVerso capability ratings (0–100), an editorial summary informed by public benchmark results. Higher is better.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gemini 4 Carbon?
Gemini 4 Carbon is Google’s most capable model. Announced on October 28, 2026 for selected partners, it became generally available on November 10 through the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Gemini for business, and for Google AI Ultra subscribers in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. It uses more tokens than Gemini 4 Argon to explore, reason and verify its work, scores 60 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index and costs $2/$10 per 1M input/output tokens until November 30, then $4/$20.
What is Gemini 4 Carbon best for?
Gemini 4 Carbon is a strong pick for: Hard, long-running agent and coding tasks (#1 on CursorBench 4.0 and Perplexity’s WANDR, per Google); Business automation (#1 on Zapier’s AutomationBench, per Google); Research that benefits from extra thinking and self-checking.
How does Gemini 4 Carbon perform in benchmarks?
Gemini 4 Carbon scores 60 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v5.
How much does Gemini 4 Carbon cost?
Gemini 4 Carbon starts at $2/$10 per 1M tokens (API, until Nov 30) (API $2/$10 per 1M until Nov 30, 2026, then $4/$20 · Batch $1/$5 per 1M · Gemini app with Google AI Ultra). There is no free tier. A cheaper option from another provider is Kimi K3.1 Pro (Free – API).
Is Gemini 4 Carbon free?
No, Gemini 4 Carbon has no free tier. Pricing: $2/$10 per 1M tokens (API, until Nov 30) (details: API $2/$10 per 1M until Nov 30, 2026, then $4/$20 · Batch $1/$5 per 1M · Gemini app with Google AI Ultra).
What are the best alternatives to Gemini 4 Carbon?
The highest-rated AI chatbots & text models from other providers on AIVerso are Claude Fable 5.2 (99/100), GPT-6 Astra (98/100), Fugu Ultra v2 (97/100).
Does Gemini 4 Carbon have an API?
Yes, Gemini 4 Carbon can be used via an API.
Is Gemini 4 Carbon open source?
No, Gemini 4 Carbon is a closed, proprietary model from Google.
How does AIVerso rate Gemini 4 Carbon?
Gemini 4 Carbon scores 98/100 on AIVerso and ranks #2 of 52 in Text & Chat. Scores combine public benchmark results, features and pricing; commissions never influence them.
How we rate: Scores and capability ratings are based on public benchmarks, provider documentation, features and pricing — not on commission rates. Prices can change; check the provider's site before buying. Last updated: November 11, 2026.