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title: "llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast Cost Calculator - Zerogpu"
description: "Calculate the cost of using llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast from Zerogpu. Input costs $0.15 and output $0.28 per 1M tokens."
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# llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast Cost Calculator - Zerogpu

> Calculate the cost of using llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast from Zerogpu. Input costs $0.15 and output $0.28 per 1M tokens.

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## About llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast is a chat model from Zerogpu, one of 13 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.28 per 1M output tokens, ranking 840 out of 4040 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast supports function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published Zerogpu pricing for llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast.

- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.28 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast supports: Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.28 per 1M output tokens, llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast ranks 840 out of 4040 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast is one of 13 Zerogpu chat models, with support for function calling, structured output.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-oss-120b | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 | +10% |
| gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 | +10% |
| qwen3.8-flash | Dashscope | $0.15 | $0.47 | 0% |
| qwen3.8-omni-flash | Dashscope | $0.15 | $0.47 | 0% |

## More from Zerogpu

- [gpt-oss-120b ($0.15/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/zerogpu/model/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [glm-5.3-flash ($0.10/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/zerogpu/model/glm-5.3-flash.md)
- [gpt-5.4-nano ($0.20/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/zerogpu/model/gpt-5.4-nano.md)
- [gpt-5.6-luna ($0.20/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/zerogpu/model/gpt-5.6-luna.md)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

### Is llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast cheaper than gpt-oss-120b?

No. llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while gpt-oss-120b costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-oss-120b 0% more affordable for input. However, llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 75% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 840 out of 4040 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.28 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80.

### What makes llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast different from other Zerogpu models?

Among Zerogpu's 13 chat models, llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast ranks 8 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast?

The most comparable chat models to llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast are: gpt-oss-120b from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-flash from Dashscope ($0.15/1M 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 llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast costs?

llama-3.1-8b-instruct-fast 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 $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.28.

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