--- title: "llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas - Model Details & Comparison" description: "llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas.md" --- # llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas - Model Details & Comparison > llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas from Google Vertex AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 112 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $0.70 per 1M output tokens, ranking 901 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 65% of models in this category. llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas supports function calling. Its 10,000K-token context window is in the top 0% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Google Vertex AI Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **10,000,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **10,000,000 Max Output Tokens.** - **10,000,000 Max Tokens.** - **$0.25 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.70 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas supports: Function Calling, Tool Choice. ## llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas Pricing Overview At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $0.70 per 1M output tokens, llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas ranks 901 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 65% of models in this category. llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas is one of 112 Vertex AI chat models, with support for function calling. its 10,000K-token context window places it in the top 0% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $2.50 | | anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 | | apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 | | gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | | gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | - [Compare amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md) - [Compare anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1-0.md) - [Compare apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1-0.md) - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano.md) - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas.md) - [All Vertex AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md) ## FAQ ### Is llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0? Yes. llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas pricing compare to the average chat model? llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 50% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 901 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 65% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.70 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas different from other Vertex AI models? Among Vertex AI's 112 chat models, llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas ranks 30 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas? The most comparable chat models to llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.25/1M input tokens); apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M 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 large is llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas's context window? llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas supports up to 10,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 0% of chat models by context window size (rank 4 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas costs? llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas 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 $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.70. ## Related Resources - [Google Vertex AI models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/vertex_ai.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) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/llama-4-scout-17b-128e-instruct-maas) for AI/LLM consumption.*