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Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct Cost Calculator - Together AI

Calculate the cost of using Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct from Together AI for your AI applications

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Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00018000
Output Cost$0.00059000
Total Cost$0.00077000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001800 per token
Output: $0.0000005900 per token
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About Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct

Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct is a chat model from Together AI, one of 38 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.18 per 1M input tokens and $0.59 per 1M output tokens, ranking 545 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 76% of models in this category. Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct supports function calling, structured output.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.18 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.59 per 1M tokens

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

Model Capabilities

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

How Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct Pricing Compares

At $0.18 per 1M input tokens and $0.59 per 1M output tokens, Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct ranks 545 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 76% of models in this category.

Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct is one of 38 Together AI chat models, with support for function calling, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct
gpt-oss-120bAzure$0.15$0.60-17%
gpt-5.4-nanoAzure$0.20$1.25+11%
gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17Azure$0.20$1.25+11%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct cheaper than gpt-oss-120b?

No. Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct costs $0.18 per 1M input tokens while gpt-oss-120b costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-oss-120b 17% more affordable for input. However, Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct pricing compare to the average chat model?

Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct input pricing is $0.18 per 1M tokens, which is 67% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 545 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 76% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.59 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct different from other Together AI models?

Among Together AI's 38 chat models, Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct ranks 7 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct?

The most comparable chat models to Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct are: gpt-oss-120b from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M 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.

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How do I calculate Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct costs?

Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-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 $0.18 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.59.