Meta · released 2025-07open
Llama 4 405B
Open-weights heavyweight. Self-host or run anywhere.
context
256K
output max
16K
input /M
$2.70
output /M
$2.70
modalities
T·I
Verdict
What it's actually good at
Strengths
- +Open weights — self-host
- +No vendor lock-in
- +Flat input/output pricing
Weaknesses
- −Requires infra or paid inference host
Our scores
reasoning
8.0
coding
8.0
writing
8.0
speed
6.0
value
8.0
Meta's open-weights flagship. Competitive with proprietary models while giving you full deployment control.
Pricing
Cost at common volumes
| Monthly volume | Input | Output | Est. monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side project | 1M tok | 0.3M tok | $3.51 |
| Growing app | 50M tok | 15M tok | $175.50 |
| Production | 500M tok | 150M tok | $1755.00 |
| Scale | 5000M tok | 1500M tok | $17550.00 |
Estimates assume uncached input. Prompt caching and batch APIs can cut this by 50–90% for many workloads. Use the calculator →
Head-to-head