Llama 3.1 70B — Free AI Model & API

cerebras/llama3-1-70b
chat coding
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Context Window 131K
Max Output 0
Rate Limit See provider page
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since May 20, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Status Online

Overview

Model ID
llama3.1-70b
Base URL
https://api.cerebras.ai/v1
Specifications
Context: 131K · Output: 0 · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: Yes

Quick Start

Integrate Llama 3.1 70B with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
 base_url="https://api.cerebras.ai/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="llama3.1-70b",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
 baseURL: "https://api.cerebras.ai/v1",
 apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "llama3.1-70b",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl https://api.cerebras.ai/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "llama3.1-70b",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit See provider page
Context Window 131K
Max Output Tokens 0
Cost Free — since May 20, 2026
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

Cerebras Platform Limitations

  • 8K context window on free tier (vs 128K on paid)
  • Limited model selection — Llama and GPT-OSS only
  • 1M tokens/day shared across models

Features & Use Cases

Best For

ChatCoding

Modality Support

text

Cerebras Highlights

  • Ultra-fast inference on WSE chips
  • 1M tokens/day free
  • No credit card required
  • Llama 3.1 8B + GPT-OSS 120B available

Playground — Test Llama 3.1 70B

Test Llama 3.1 70B directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Cerebras — never stored.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Llama 3.1 70B?

Sign up at Cerebras to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is Llama 3.1 70B really free?

Yes. Llama 3.1 70B is available on Cerebras's free tier and has been free since May 20, 2026. Rate limits apply: See provider page. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are Llama 3.1 70B's rate limits?

See provider page Context window: 131K. Max output: 0. No credit card required.

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