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title: "llama-v3p1-8b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "llama-v3p1-8b-instruct from Fireworks AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# llama-v3p1-8b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison

> llama-v3p1-8b-instruct from Fireworks AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About llama-v3p1-8b-instruct

llama-v3p1-8b-instruct is a chat model from Fireworks AI, one of 274 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.10 per 1M output tokens, ranking 288 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. llama-v3p1-8b-instruct supports structured output. It accepts up to 16K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Fireworks AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **16,384 Max Input Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Output Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

llama-v3p1-8b-instruct supports: Response Schema.

## llama-v3p1-8b-instruct Pricing Overview

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.10 per 1M output tokens, llama-v3p1-8b-instruct ranks 288 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 85% of models in this category.

llama-v3p1-8b-instruct is one of 274 Fireworks AI chat models, with support for structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to llama-v3p1-8b-instruct with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4.1-nano | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct | FriendliAI | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |

- [Compare gpt-4.1-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14.md)
- [Compare meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate llama-v3p1-8b-instruct costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai/model/llama-v3p1-8b-instruct.md)
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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 llama-v3p1-8b-instruct cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. llama-v3p1-8b-instruct 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-v3p1-8b-instruct may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does llama-v3p1-8b-instruct pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama-v3p1-8b-instruct input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 288 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.10 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes llama-v3p1-8b-instruct different from other Fireworks AI models?

Among Fireworks AI's 274 chat models, llama-v3p1-8b-instruct ranks 4 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to llama-v3p1-8b-instruct?

The most comparable chat models to llama-v3p1-8b-instruct 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); meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct from FriendliAI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash 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 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 llama-v3p1-8b-instruct costs?

llama-v3p1-8b-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 $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.10.

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