# Llama 3 70B API Pricing

As of October 10, 2026, Llama 3 70B costs $0.59 per 1M input tokens and $0.79 per 1M output tokens from Vercel AI Gateway, the lowest of 3 providers. It has an 8,192-token context window and returns up to 8,192 tokens per response.

- Page: https://models.litellm.ai/models/llama-3-70b
- Lab: Meta
- LiteLLM model name: `vercel_ai_gateway/meta/llama-3-70b`
- Context window: 8,192 tokens
- Max output: 8,192 tokens
- Added to LiteLLM: May 2024
- Prices updated: October 10, 2026

## Pricing by provider

Token prices in USD per 1M tokens.

| Provider | Model name | Input | Output | Cache read | Per image | Per second | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel AI Gateway | `vercel_ai_gateway/meta/llama-3-70b` | $0.59 | $0.79 | – | – | – | 8K |
| Replicate | `replicate/meta/llama-3-70b` | $0.65 | $2.75 | – | – | – | 8K |
| Snowflake Cortex | `snowflake/llama3-70b` | – | – | – | – | – | 8K |

## Cost examples

1,000 requests with 2,000 input and 500 output tokens each:

- Vercel AI Gateway: $1.575
- Replicate: $2.675

## Use it with LiteLLM

```python
from litellm import completion

response = completion(
    model="vercel_ai_gateway/meta/llama-3-70b",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
```

## FAQ

### How much does Llama 3 70B cost?

Llama 3 70B costs $0.59 per 1M input tokens and $0.79 per 1M output tokens from Vercel AI Gateway, the lowest of 3 providers.

### What is the context window of Llama 3 70B?

Llama 3 70B has an 8,192-token context window and returns up to 8,192 tokens per response.

### Which providers offer Llama 3 70B?

Llama 3 70B is available from 3 providers through LiteLLM: Vercel AI Gateway, Replicate and Snowflake Cortex. The lowest price is on Vercel AI Gateway.

### How do I call Llama 3 70B with an OpenAI-compatible API?

Use the LiteLLM Python SDK with model="vercel_ai_gateway/meta/llama-3-70b", or add the model to the LiteLLM proxy's config.yaml and send requests to /v1/chat/completions from any OpenAI client. LiteLLM tracks the cost of every request at the prices on this page.

### When did LiteLLM add Llama 3 70B?

Llama 3 70B was added to LiteLLM's model price file in May 2024.

Source: LiteLLM model price file, https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/blob/main/model_prices_and_context_window.json