Llama 3.1 70B — Free AI Model & API

chutes-ai/meta-llama-meta-llama-3-1-70b-instruct

chat coding

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Context Window 131K

Max Output 0

Rate Limit Community-powered, no hard cap

Cost $0.00 FREE

Free Period Since May 20, 2026

Credit Card Not required

Status Online

Overview

Model ID

meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct

Base URL

https://api.chutes.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.chutes.ai/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

import OpenAI from "openai";

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

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);

curl https://api.chutes.ai/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

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Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit Community-powered, no hard cap

Context Window 131K

Max Output Tokens 0

Cost Free — since May 20, 2026

Credit Card Not required

OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

Chutes.ai Platform Limitations

Community-powered infrastructure — reliability may vary
Limited model selection (2 models)
No published rate limits or SLA

Features & Use Cases

Best For

ChatCoding

Modality Support

text

Chutes.ai Highlights

Community-powered infrastructure
DeepSeek-R1 + Llama 3.1 70B
No hard rate cap
OpenAI-compatible endpoint

Playground — Test Llama 3.1 70B

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sign up at Chutes.ai 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 Chutes.ai's free tier and has been free since May 20, 2026. Rate limits apply: Community-powered, no hard cap. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are Llama 3.1 70B's rate limits?

Community-powered, no hard cap Context window: 131K. Max output: 0. No credit card required.

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