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Meta Llama 3.1 8B

Efficient 8B-parameter Llama 3.1 instruct model tuned for responsive chat. Free to use, with a fair-use rate limit of 10 requests per minute.

32K Context window

Text Modalities

General Specialty

Yes Streaming

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Model ID llama3.1-8b /v1/chat/completions

Pricing 100% free

Input & output All tokens

Free

Rate limit Fair-use

10 req/min

No credits consumed · No surprise bill

10 requests / minute / user

OpenAI-compatible (api.belugapi.com/v1)

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No credit card · Free tier with fair-use limit

Capabilities

What Meta Llama 3.1 8B
can do for you.

Native API parity with the official provider — every feature surfaced one-to-one.

Streaming

Server-sent events out of the box

Integration

2-line migration.
Zero friction.

BelugAPI is 100 % compatible with the OpenAI SDK. Point base_url to our endpoint and you're done — no refactoring, no learning curve.

Same request & response schema

Python · Node.js · REST · Go · Ruby

Streaming, tool-calling, structured output

Automatic failover & load balancing

Python

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
  api_key=bel-your-key,
  base_url=https://api.belugapi.com/v1
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
  model=llama3.1-8b,
  messages=[{"role": user, "content": Hello!}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Node.js

import OpenAI from openai;

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey:  bel-your-key,
  baseURL: https://api.belugapi.com/v1,
});

const res = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model:    llama3.1-8b,
  messages: [{ role: user, content: Hello! }],
});
console.log(res.choices[0].message.content);

cURL

curl https://api.belugapi.com/v1/v1/chat/completions \
  -H Authorization: Bearer bel-your-key \
  -H Content-Type: application/json \
  -d {"model":"llama3.1-8b","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"Hello!"}]}

Highlights

Built for production.

Chat

Instruction-tuned

High throughput

Free tier

Complete guide

Everything about
Meta Llama 3.1 8B.

Specifications, pricing, capabilities, and integration tips — kept up to date with every BelugAPI release.

By BelugAPI 2 min read Updated May 2026

Meta's open-source 8-billion parameter LLM with 128K context window, multilingual support (8 languages), and tool use capabilities. Part of the Llama 3.1 family optimized for efficiency and on-device deployment.

Overview

Meta Llama 3.1 8B is a cutting-edge large language model (llm) developed by Meta, designed to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence-powered content generation. Released as an open-source model, it empowers developers, researchers, and enterprises to build custom solutions without licensing restrictions.

This model excels in open source, 128K context, multilingual, making it a top choice for professionals seeking high-quality, scalable AI solutions. Whether you're building production applications, researching new AI capabilities, or creating stunning visual content, Meta Llama 3.1 8B delivers industry-leading performance and reliability.

Key Specifications

Specification	Details
Model Name	Meta Llama 3.1 8B
Provider	Meta
Category	Large Language Model (LLM)
Model Type	Chat
Parameters	8B
Context Window	128K
License	Llama 3.1 License

Key Features & Capabilities

Open Source: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
128K Context: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Multilingual: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Tool Use: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.
Efficient Inference: Advanced capability for professional-grade output.

Use Cases & Applications

Customer support chatbots
Content creation and writing assistants
Knowledge base Q&A systems
Educational tutoring platforms

Frequently asked questions

What is Meta Llama 3.1 8B best used for?

Meta Llama 3.1 8B excels at open source, 128K context, multilingual, making it ideal for professional and enterprise applications.

Who developed Meta Llama 3.1 8B?

Meta Llama 3.1 8B was developed by Meta, a leading AI research and development company.

What license does Meta Llama 3.1 8B use?

Meta Llama 3.1 8B is available under the Llama 3.1 License license.

How do I integrate Meta Llama 3.1 8B into my application?

You can integrate Meta Llama 3.1 8B via its official API endpoint using standard HTTP requests with your API key. SDKs are available for Python, JavaScript, and other languages.

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Meta Llama 3.1 8B

What Meta Llama 3.1 8Bcan do for you.

2-line migration.Zero friction.