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title: "llama-3.1-70b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "llama-3.1-70b-instruct from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# llama-3.1-70b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison

> llama-3.1-70b-instruct from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About llama-3.1-70b-instruct

llama-3.1-70b-instruct is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1222 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 54% of models in this category. llama-3.1-70b-instruct supports function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Output Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

llama-3.1-70b-instruct supports: Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## llama-3.1-70b-instruct Pricing Overview

At $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, llama-3.1-70b-instruct ranks 1222 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 54% of models in this category.

llama-3.1-70b-instruct is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to llama-3.1-70b-instruct with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| gpt-4.1-mini | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 |

- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate llama-3.1-70b-instruct costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/llama-3.1-70b-instruct.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is llama-3.1-70b-instruct cheaper than apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. llama-3.1-70b-instruct costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens while apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.33 per 1M input tokens, making apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 17% more affordable for input. However, llama-3.1-70b-instruct may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does llama-3.1-70b-instruct pricing compare to the average chat model?

llama-3.1-70b-instruct input pricing is $0.40 per 1M tokens, which is 20% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1222 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 54% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes llama-3.1-70b-instruct different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, llama-3.1-70b-instruct ranks 164 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to llama-3.1-70b-instruct?

The most comparable chat models to llama-3.1-70b-instruct are: apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-mini from Azure ($0.40/1M 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 OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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-3.1-70b-instruct costs?

llama-3.1-70b-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 $0.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.40.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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