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title: "llama4-scout-instruct-basic - Model Details & Comparison"
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# llama4-scout-instruct-basic - Model Details & Comparison

> llama4-scout-instruct-basic from Fireworks AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About llama4-scout-instruct-basic

llama4-scout-instruct-basic is a chat model from Fireworks AI, one of 274 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 531 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 77% of models in this category. llama4-scout-instruct-basic supports structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Fireworks AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.60 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

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

## llama4-scout-instruct-basic Pricing Overview

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, llama4-scout-instruct-basic ranks 531 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 77% of models in this category.

llama4-scout-instruct-basic is one of 274 Fireworks AI chat models, with support for structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to llama4-scout-instruct-basic with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-oss-120b | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| deepseek-chat | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| deepseek-reasoner | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 |

- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini.md)
- [Compare deepseek-chat](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-chat.md)
- [Compare deepseek-reasoner](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-reasoner.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate llama4-scout-instruct-basic costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai/model/llama4-scout-instruct-basic.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 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 70% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 531 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 77% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

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

Among Fireworks AI's 274 chat models, llama4-scout-instruct-basic ranks 46 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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