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Llama 3.1 8B Instruct vs Qwen3.7 Flash

Qwen3.7 Flash is 1.0× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Qwen3.7 Flash accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Llama 3.1 8B InstructQwen3.7 Flash
ProviderMetaAlibaba
Input $/1M$0.050$0.030
Output $/1M$0.080$0.130
Blended $/1M$0.058$0.055
Context window131K1M
Max output131K66K
ReleasedJul 2024Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Llama 3.1 8B Instruct if…
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Qwen3.7 Flash if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.055 vs $0.058 blended
  • Larger context window (1M)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Llama 3.1 8B Instruct or Qwen3.7 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Llama 3.1 8B Instruct and Qwen3.7 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Llama 3.1 8B Instruct cheaper than Qwen3.7 Flash?
Qwen3.7 Flash is cheaper: $0.055 versus $0.058 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.050 vs $0.030. Output alone: $0.080 vs $0.130.
What context windows do Llama 3.1 8B Instruct and Qwen3.7 Flash have?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct: 131,072 tokens. Qwen3.7 Flash: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Llama 3.1 8B Instruct and Qwen3.7 Flash?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct is made by Meta. Qwen3.7 Flash is made by Alibaba.
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