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title: "allam-1-13b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison"
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# allam-1-13b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison

> allam-1-13b-instruct from Watsonx: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About allam-1-13b-instruct

allam-1-13b-instruct is a chat model from IBM watsonx, one of 28 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.80 per 1M input tokens and $1.80 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2037 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 24% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Watsonx Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**
- **$1.80 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.80 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## allam-1-13b-instruct Pricing Overview

At $1.80 per 1M input tokens and $1.80 per 1M output tokens, allam-1-13b-instruct ranks 2037 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 24% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to allam-1-13b-instruct with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ai21.jamba-1-5-large-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.00 | $8.00 |
| amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |

- [Compare ai21.jamba-1-5-large-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/ai21.jamba-1-5-large-v1-0.md)
- [Compare amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate allam-1-13b-instruct costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/watsonx/model/allam-1-13b-instruct.md)
- [All IBM watsonx pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/watsonx.md)

## FAQ

### Is allam-1-13b-instruct cheaper than ai21.jamba-1-5-large-v1:0?

Yes. allam-1-13b-instruct costs $1.80 per 1M input tokens compared to ai21.jamba-1-5-large-v1:0's $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making it 11% more affordable. Both are chat models.

### How does allam-1-13b-instruct pricing compare to the average chat model?

allam-1-13b-instruct input pricing is $1.80 per 1M tokens, which is 260% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 2037 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 24% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.80 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes allam-1-13b-instruct different from other IBM watsonx models?

Among IBM watsonx's 28 chat models, allam-1-13b-instruct ranks 23 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to allam-1-13b-instruct?

The most comparable chat models to allam-1-13b-instruct are: ai21.jamba-1-5-large-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.00/1M input tokens); amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M 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 allam-1-13b-instruct costs?

allam-1-13b-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 $1.80 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.80.

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