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llama-4-scout Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using llama-4-scout from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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llama-4-scout Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 327,680 tokens

Max: 16,384 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00010000
Output Cost$0.00030000
Total Cost$0.00040000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001000 per token
Output: $0.0000003000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision

Limits

Max Input Tokens327,680
Max Output Tokens16,384
Max Tokens16,384

About llama-4-scout

llama-4-scout is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 355 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 383 out of 2661 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. llama-4-scout supports vision, function calling, structured output. Its 328K-token context window is in the top 17% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.10 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.30 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens327,680
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 327,680 input tokens. The maximum output length is 16,384 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How llama-4-scout Pricing Compares

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, llama-4-scout ranks 383 out of 2661 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 85% of models in this category.

llama-4-scout is one of 355 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, structured output. its 328K-token context window places it in the top 17% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs llama-4-scout
gpt-4.1-nanoAzure$0.10$0.400%
gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14Azure$0.10$0.400%
gemini-2.0-flashVertex AI$0.10$0.400%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 80% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 383 out of 2661 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.30 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

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

Among OpenRouter's 355 chat models, llama-4-scout ranks 55 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-2.0-flash from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite 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 17% of chat models by context window size (rank 430 of 2482). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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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.