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title: "llama4-scout-instruct-basic Cost Calculator - Fireworks AI"
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# llama4-scout-instruct-basic Cost Calculator - Fireworks AI

> Calculate the cost of using llama4-scout-instruct-basic from Fireworks AI. Input costs $0.15 and output $0.60 per 1M tokens.

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## About llama4-scout-instruct-basic

llama4-scout-instruct-basic is a chat model from Fireworks AI, one of 291 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 623 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. llama4-scout-instruct-basic supports structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published Fireworks AI pricing for llama4-scout-instruct-basic.

- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.60 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

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

## Model Capabilities

llama4-scout-instruct-basic supports: Response Schema.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, llama4-scout-instruct-basic ranks 623 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

llama4-scout-instruct-basic is one of 291 Fireworks AI chat models, with support for structured output.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs llama4-scout-instruct-basic |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-oss-120b | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 | +10% |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| deepseek-chat | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 | -7% |
| deepseek-reasoner | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 | -7% |

## More from Fireworks AI

- [gpt-oss-120b ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai/model/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [qwen3-30b-a3b ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai/model/qwen3-30b-a3b.md)
- [qwen3-coder-30b-a3b-instruct ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai/model/qwen3-coder-30b-a3b-instruct.md)
- [qwen3-vl-30b-a3b-instruct ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai/model/qwen3-vl-30b-a3b-instruct.md)

## Related Resources

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- [All Fireworks AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is llama4-scout-instruct-basic cheaper than gpt-oss-120b?

No. llama4-scout-instruct-basic 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, llama4-scout-instruct-basic may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does llama4-scout-instruct-basic pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama4-scout-instruct-basic input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 71% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 623 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes llama4-scout-instruct-basic different from other Fireworks AI models?

Among Fireworks AI's 291 chat models, llama4-scout-instruct-basic ranks 48 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to llama4-scout-instruct-basic?

The most comparable chat models to llama4-scout-instruct-basic are: gpt-oss-120b from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); deepseek-chat from DeepSeek ($0.14/1M 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 check if Fireworks AI is down?

You can monitor Fireworks AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Fireworks AI 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 llama4-scout-instruct-basic costs?

llama4-scout-instruct-basic 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 $0.60.

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