Llama 3.1 70B Instruct alternatives
Best Llama 3.1 70B Instruct alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Llama 3.1 70B Instruct, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Llama 3.1 70B Instruct
- Input / 1M
- $0.40
- Output / 1M
- $0.40
- Context
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 6.6
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Llama 3.1 70B Instruct, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Llama 3.1 70B Instruct alternatives
Each model is scored against Llama 3.1 70B Instruct. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M$0.40 | Output / 1M$0.40 | Context131K | Intelligence6.6 | Reference model | |
| Input / 1M$0.10-75% | Output / 1M$0.40 | Context1.05M+700% | Intelligence10.4+58% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.19-53% | Output / 1M$0.65+63% | Context1.05M+700% | Intelligence10+52% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-75% | Output / 1M$0.30-25% | Context1.31M+900% | Intelligence8.1+23% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.31M contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-75% | Output / 1M$0.40 | Context1.05M+699% | Intelligence7.8+18% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.22-45% | Output / 1M$0.50+25% | Context131K | Intelligence7.7+17% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.36-10% | Output / 1M$0.40 | Context33K-75% | Intelligence7.7+17% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-75% | Output / 1M$0.30-25% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence7.5+14% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-62% | Output / 1M$0.60+50% | Context128K-2% | Intelligence6.7+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05-87% | Output / 1M$0.33-17% | Context131K | Intelligence5.7-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08-80% | Output / 1M$0.45+12% | Context131K | Intelligence4.9-26% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts imageNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Llama 3.1 70B Instruct?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.40 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.40 for Llama 3.1 70B Instruct.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Llama 3.1 70B Instruct?
Yes. Llama 4 Scout charges $0.30 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.40 for Llama 3.1 70B Instruct.
Can I try Llama 3.1 70B Instruct and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Llama 3.1 70B Instruct with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Llama 3.1 70B Instruct and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.