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Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct Cost Calculator - SambaNova

Calculate the cost of using Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct from SambaNova for your AI applications

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Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 16,384 tokens

Max: 16,384 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00010000
Output Cost$0.00020000
Total Cost$0.00030000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001000 per token
Output: $0.0000002000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling

Limits

Max Input Tokens16,384
Max Output Tokens16,384
Max Tokens16,384

About Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct

Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct is a chat model from SambaNova, one of 17 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 268 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct supports function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 16K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.10 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.20 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens16,384
Maximum Output Tokens16,384
Maximum Total Tokens16,384

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 16,384 input tokens. The maximum output length is 16,384 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct Pricing Compares

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens, Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct ranks 268 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 85% of models in this category.

Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct is one of 17 SambaNova chat models, with support for function calling, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct
gpt-4.1-nanoAzure$0.10$0.400%
gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14Azure$0.10$0.400%
meta-llama-3.1-8b-instructFriendliAI$0.10$0.100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct 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, Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct pricing compare to the average chat model?

Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 82% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 268 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct different from other SambaNova models?

Among SambaNova's 17 chat models, Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct ranks 3 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct?

The most comparable chat models to Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct 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); meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct from FriendliAI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash 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 do I calculate Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct costs?

Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct 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 $0.20.