Gemma 4 (Google) vs Augment Code Intent
Which one should you pick? Here's the full breakdown.
Gemma 4 (Google)
Google DeepMind's open-weights model family -- multimodal, 256K context, runs on edge devices
Augment Code Intent
Spec-driven multi-agent orchestration for code -- coordinator + implementor agents in isolated git worktrees + verifier. Works with Augment's Auggie, Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode. Public beta 2026-02-10
| Category | Gemma 4 (Google) | Augment Code Intent |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Output Quality | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 10.0 | 8.0 |
| Features | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Overall | 8.3 | 8.0 |
Pricing Comparison
| Feature | Gemma 4 (Google) | Augment Code Intent |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Starting Price | $0 | Included in Auggie subscription |
Benchmark Head-to-Head
Gemma 4 31B benchmarks — Augment Code Intent has no published benchmarks
| Benchmark | Description | Score |
|---|---|---|
| MMLU | Knowledge across 57 subjects | 83% |
| GPQA Diamond | Graduate-level science questions | 84.3% |
| AIME 2026 | 89.2% | |
| HumanEval | Python code generation | 85% |
Which Should You Pick?
Pick Gemma 4 (Google) if...
- ✓Better value for money (10/10)
- ✓Has a free tier
Developers and businesses who need a permissively licensed multimodal LLM they can self-host or fine-tune. Especially good for multilingual use cases and on-device deployment.
Visit Gemma 4 (Google)Pick Augment Code Intent if...
- ✓More features (9 vs 8)
Engineering teams already using Augment Code's Auggie or running mixed Claude-Code + Codex workflows who want higher-level orchestration than writing LangGraph graphs from scratch. Also teams that want git-worktree-isolated parallel agent work with a verifier in the loop.
Visit Augment Code IntentOur Verdict
Gemma 4 (Google) edges out Augment Code Intent with a 8.3 vs 8.0 overall score. Both are solid picks, but Gemma 4 (Google) has the advantage in value.