--- title: "Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct - Model Details & Comparison" description: "Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct.md" --- # Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct - Model Details & Comparison > Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct is a chat model from Azure, one of 203 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.78 per 1M output tokens, ranking 656 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 70% of models in this category. Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct supports vision, function calling. Its 10,000K-token context window is in the top 0% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Azure Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **10,000,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **16,384 Max Output Tokens.** - **16,384 Max Tokens.** - **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.78 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct supports: Function Calling, Vision, Tool Choice. ## Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct Pricing Overview At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.78 per 1M output tokens, Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct ranks 656 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 70% of models in this category. Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct is one of 203 Azure chat models, with support for vision, function calling. its 10,000K-token context window places it in the top 0% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 | | apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 | | claude-3-haiku-20240307 | Anthropic | $0.25 | $1.25 | | qwen3-vl-32b-instruct | Dashscope | $0.16 | $0.64 | | qwen3-vl-32b-thinking | Dashscope | $0.16 | $2.87 | - [Compare anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1-0.md) - [Compare apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1-0.md) - [Compare claude-3-haiku-20240307](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anthropic/claude-3-haiku-20240307.md) - [Compare qwen3-vl-32b-instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/dashscope/qwen3-vl-32b-instruct.md) - [Compare qwen3-vl-32b-thinking](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/dashscope/qwen3-vl-32b-thinking.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct.md) - [Check Azure AI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md) - [All Azure pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md) ## FAQ ### Is Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct cheaper than anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0? Yes. Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens compared to anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0's $0.25 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, structured output. ### How does Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct pricing compare to the average chat model? Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 60% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 656 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 70% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.78 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct different from other Azure models? Among Azure's 203 chat models, Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct ranks 37 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: anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.25/1M input tokens); apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.25/1M input tokens); claude-3-haiku-20240307 from Anthropic ($0.25/1M input tokens); qwen3-vl-32b-instruct from Dashscope ($0.16/1M 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-17B-16E-Instruct's context window? Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct supports up to 10,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 0% of chat models by context window size (rank 2 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if Azure AI is down? You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure 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 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. 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