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Meta Llama 3.1 8B

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Meta Llama 3.1 8B is a language model with 8B parameters from Meta. It is currently free at 1 provider with up to 131K tokens of context. Its weights are open, so it can also run locally.

Developer
Meta
Parameters
8B
Context
131K tokens
Type
Text
License
Open weights

Where to use Meta Llama 3.1 8B for free

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

ProviderContextLimitCard
Together AI
togethercomputer/meta-llama-3.1-8B-Instruct-AWQ-INT4
131K 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": "togethercomputer/meta-llama-3.1-8B-Instruct-AWQ-INT4",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'

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

Benchmarks

This model is not on the Artificial Analysis leaderboard yet. We do not publish our own estimates.

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FAQ

Is Meta Llama 3.1 8B free?

Yes. As of September 26, 2026, Meta Llama 3.1 8B is free at Together AI. Each provider has its own limits — see the table above.

What is the context window of Meta Llama 3.1 8B?

The largest context among free routes is 131,072 tokens. Some providers cap it lower.

How do I call Meta Llama 3.1 8B via API?

Use any OpenAI-compatible client with base URL https://api.together.xyz/v1, model ID togethercomputer/meta-llama-3.1-8B-Instruct-AWQ-INT4, and a Together AI key.

Is Meta Llama 3.1 8B open-weight?

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