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title: "llama-3.1-8b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "llama-3.1-8b-instruct from Novita: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# llama-3.1-8b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison

> llama-3.1-8b-instruct from Novita: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About llama-3.1-8b-instruct

llama-3.1-8b-instruct is a chat model from Novita, one of 80 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.05 per 1M output tokens, ranking 36 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 99% of models in this category. It accepts up to 16K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Novita Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **16,384 Max Input Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Output Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.02 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.05 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

llama-3.1-8b-instruct supports: System Messages.

## llama-3.1-8b-instruct Pricing Overview

At $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.05 per 1M output tokens, llama-3.1-8b-instruct ranks 36 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 99% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to llama-3.1-8b-instruct with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| granite-4.0-h-micro | Cloudflare | $0.02 | $0.11 |
| Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct | DeepInfra | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct | DeepInfra | $0.02 | $0.05 |
| Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct-Turbo | DeepInfra | $0.02 | $0.03 |
| Mistral-Nemo-Instruct-2407 | DeepInfra | $0.02 | $0.04 |

- [Compare granite-4.0-h-micro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/cloudflare/granite-4.0-h-micro.md)
- [Compare Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/llama-3.2-3b-instruct.md)
- [Compare Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct.md)
- [Compare Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct-Turbo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/meta-llama-3.1-8b-instruct-turbo.md)
- [Compare Mistral-Nemo-Instruct-2407](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepinfra/mistral-nemo-instruct-2407.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate llama-3.1-8b-instruct costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita/model/llama-3.1-8b-instruct.md)
- [All Novita pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita.md)

## FAQ

### Is llama-3.1-8b-instruct cheaper than granite-4.0-h-micro?

No. llama-3.1-8b-instruct costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens while granite-4.0-h-micro costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens, making granite-4.0-h-micro 15% more affordable for input. However, llama-3.1-8b-instruct may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does llama-3.1-8b-instruct pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama-3.1-8b-instruct input pricing is $0.02 per 1M tokens, which is 96% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 36 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 99% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.05 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes llama-3.1-8b-instruct different from other Novita models?

Among Novita's 80 chat models, llama-3.1-8b-instruct ranks 2 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to llama-3.1-8b-instruct?

The most comparable chat models to llama-3.1-8b-instruct are: granite-4.0-h-micro from Cloudflare ($0.02/1M input tokens); Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct from DeepInfra ($0.02/1M input tokens); Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct from DeepInfra ($0.02/1M input tokens); Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct-Turbo from DeepInfra ($0.02/1M 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 calculate llama-3.1-8b-instruct costs?

llama-3.1-8b-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 $0.02 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.05.

## Related Resources

- [Novita models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/novita.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
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