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title: "llama-4-scout Cost Calculator - OpenRouter"
description: "Calculate the cost of using llama-4-scout from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.10 and output $0.30 per 1M tokens."
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# llama-4-scout Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

> Calculate the cost of using llama-4-scout from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.10 and output $0.30 per 1M tokens.

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## About llama-4-scout

llama-4-scout is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 463 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 494 out of 3639 chat models by cost and cheaper than 86% of models in this category. llama-4-scout supports vision, function calling, structured output. Its 328K-token context window is in the top 27% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published OpenRouter pricing for llama-4-scout.

- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.30 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **327,680 Max Input Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Output Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

llama-4-scout supports: Function Calling, Vision, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, llama-4-scout ranks 494 out of 3639 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.58 for chat models, and is cheaper than 86% of models in this category.

llama-4-scout is one of 463 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, structured output. its 328K-token context window places it in the top 27% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs llama-4-scout |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4.1-nano | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |

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- [gpt-4.1-nano ($0.10/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-4.1-nano.md)
- [gemini-2.5-flash-lite ($0.10/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is llama-4-scout cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. llama-4-scout costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, llama-4-scout may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does llama-4-scout pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama-4-scout input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 83% below the median of $0.58 for chat models. It ranks 494 out of 3639 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 86% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.30 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.66.

### What makes llama-4-scout different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 463 chat models, llama-4-scout ranks 69 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to llama-4-scout?

The most comparable chat models to llama-4-scout are: gpt-4.1-nano from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How large is llama-4-scout's context window?

llama-4-scout supports up to 327,680 input tokens, placing it in the top 27% of chat models by context window size (rank 901 of 3346). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate llama-4-scout costs?

llama-4-scout is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.30.

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