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# llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct - Model Details & Comparison

> llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct from Groq: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct

llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct is a chat model from Groq, one of 11 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.11 per 1M input tokens and $0.34 per 1M output tokens, ranking 424 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 84% of models in this category. llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct supports vision, function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Groq Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.11 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.34 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct supports: Function Calling, Vision, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct Pricing Overview

At $0.11 per 1M input tokens and $0.34 per 1M output tokens, llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct ranks 424 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 84% of models in this category.

llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct is one of 11 Groq chat models, with support for vision, function calling, structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to llama-4-scout-17b-16e-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 |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | 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 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)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq/model/llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct.md)
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## FAQ

### Is llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct costs $0.11 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-nano 9% more affordable for input. However, llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct input pricing is $0.11 per 1M tokens, which is 78% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 424 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 84% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.34 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct different from other Groq models?

Among Groq's 11 chat models, llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct ranks 5 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: 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 do I check if Groq is down?

You can monitor Groq service health in real time on the Bifrost Groq 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. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.11 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.34.

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