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Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (base)
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Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (base)
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### Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (base)

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PricingInput $5.00 / 1M tokens

Output $5.00 / 1M tokens

API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint

Anthropic Compatible

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens

`https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models

Use with Claude Code

cURL Example

ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses.

Temperature0.7

Max Tokens1000

Top P0.9

Frequency Penalty0

Presence Penalty0

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About Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base)
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Meta's latest class of model (Llama 3.1) launched with a variety of sizes & flavors. This is the base 405B pre-trained version. It has demonstrated strong performance compared to leading closed-source models in human evaluations. To read more about the model release, \[click here\](https://ai.meta.com/blog/meta-llama-3/). Usage of this model is subject to \[Meta's Acceptable Use Policy\](https://llama.meta.com/llama3/use-policy/).

### Technical Specifications

Model IDmeta-llama-llama-3.1-405bCategoryLLM ModelsTaskText GenerationPrice$4.000000 per million tokensAddedFebruary 20, 2026

### Key Features

- Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API
- Streaming response with token-by-token output
- Function calling and tool use support
- System prompts and role-based messaging
- JSON mode and structured output

### Quick Start

Integrate Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base) into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing) to get started.

PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP

```
<code>import requests
import json

url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions"

headers = {
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

data = {
        "model_id": "meta-llama-llama-3.1-405b",
        "messages": [
            {
                "role": "user",
                "content": "Hello!"
            }
        ],
        "max_tokens": 1000,
        "key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
    }

try:
    response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
    response.raise_for_status()  # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX)
    result = response.json()
    print("API Response:")
    print(json.dumps(result, indent=2))
except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err:
    print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}")
except Exception as err:
    print(f"Other error occurred: {err}")</code>
```

View the [full API documentation](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/models/meta-llama/meta-llama-llama-3.1-405b/api) for SDKs, code examples in Python, JavaScript, and more.

### Pricing

Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base) API costs $4.000000 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab-frontend-v2-927501783998.us-east4.run.app/pricing)

### Use Cases

- AI chatbots and virtual assistants
- Code generation and developer tools
- Content writing and copywriting automation
- Data analysis, summarization, and extraction

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Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base) FAQ
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### What is Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base)?

Meta's latest class of model (Llama 3.1) launched with a variety of sizes & flavors. This is the base 405B pre-trained version. It has demonstrated strong performance compared to leading closed-source models in human evaluations. To read more about the model release, \[click here\](https://ai.meta.c

### How do I use the Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base) API?

You can integrate Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base) into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "meta-llama-llama-3.1-405b" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation.

### How much does Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base) cost?

Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base) costs $4.000000 per million tokens. ModelsLab uses pay-per-use pricing with no minimum commitments. A free tier is available to get started.

### What is the Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base) model ID?

The model ID for Meta: Llama 3.1 405B (Base) is "meta-llama-llama-3.1-405b". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model.

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