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Llama 3.1 70B

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Llama 3.1 70B is a language model with 70B parameters from Meta. It is currently free at 1 provider with up to 16K tokens of context. The model supports tool calling. Its weights are open, so it can also run locally.

Developer
Meta
Parameters
70B
Context
16K tokens
Type
Text
License
Open weights

Where to use Llama 3.1 70B for free

Each row is a separate free endpoint with its own limits.

ProviderContextLimitCard
Together AI
nim/meta/llama-3.1-70b-instruct
16K Fair use (depends on server load) — Open

Quick start

curl https://api.together.xyz/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOGETHER_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "nim/meta/llama-3.1-70b-instruct",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'

Example for Together AI. Any OpenAI-compatible client works: Cursor, Cline, OpenCode, Open WebUI.

Benchmarks

Intelligence Index
6.6
GPQA Diamond
40.9%
Humanity's Last Exam
4.5%
Terminal-Bench Hard
3.0%
τ²-Bench
15.2%

Source: Artificial Analysis · Llama 3.1 Instruct 70B

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FAQ

Is Llama 3.1 70B free?

Yes. As of September 26, 2026, Llama 3.1 70B is free at Together AI. Each provider has its own limits — see the table above.

What is the context window of Llama 3.1 70B?

The largest context among free routes is 16,384 tokens. Some providers cap it lower.

How do I call Llama 3.1 70B via API?

Use any OpenAI-compatible client with base URL https://api.together.xyz/v1, model ID nim/meta/llama-3.1-70b-instruct, and a Together AI key.

How good is Llama 3.1 70B?

Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index: 6.6, GPQA Diamond: 41%. For comparison, the strongest free model in the catalog right now is GLM 5.3.

Is Llama 3.1 70B open-weight?

Yes, the weights are published — you can download and run it locally, for example with Ollama or LM Studio.