Llama 3.1 8B Instruct alternatives
Best Llama 3.1 8B Instruct alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Llama 3.1 8B Instruct, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct
- Input / 1M
- $0.05
- Output / 1M
- $0.08
- Context
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 6.9
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Llama 3.1 8B Instruct, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Llama 3.1 8B Instruct alternatives
Each model is scored against Llama 3.1 8B Instruct. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M$0.05 | Output / 1M$0.08 | Context131K | Intelligence6.9 | Reference model | |
| Input / 1M$0.02-64% | Output / 1M$0.09+12% | Context131K | Intelligence10+45% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+100% | Output / 1M$0.30+275% | Context1.31M+900% | Intelligence8.1+17% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.31M contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.22+340% | Output / 1M$0.50+525% | Context131K | Intelligence7.7+12% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05 | Output / 1M$0.08 | Context33K-75% | Intelligence6.7-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40+700% | Output / 1M$0.40+400% | Context131K | Intelligence6.6-4% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.07+40% | Output / 1M$0.14+75% | Context16K-87% | Intelligence5.9-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-30% | Output / 1M$0.14+75% | Context128K-2% | Intelligence5.9-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.02-66% | Output / 1M$0.11+40% | Context131K0% | Intelligence5.1-26% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+100% | Output / 1M$0.10+25% | Context131K | Intelligence4.8-30% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.03-46% | Output / 1M$0.20+151% | Context60K-54% | Intelligence4.8-30% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Llama 3.1 8B Instruct?
gpt-oss-20b from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.09 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.08 for Llama 3.1 8B Instruct.
Can I try Llama 3.1 8B 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 8B Instruct with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Llama 3.1 8B Instruct and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.