Can I run GLM 4.7 or Llama Guard 3 8B cheaper on another provider?

Some models are available on inference providers like Together AI, Groq, and Fireworks AI at lower prices. Check each model's pricing page for the full provider comparison.

What is the context window difference between GLM 4.7 and Llama Guard 3 8B?

GLM 4.7 has a larger context window at 202K tokens vs 131K. This matters for long documents, large codebases, and extended conversation histories.

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GLM 4.7 vs Llama Guard 3 8B

Pricing is only the shared seller matrix below. Best rates and catalog map are separate sections, so no chart is embedded in pricing. Open the calculator for the same workload on each side.

Z Ai

Model

GLM 4.7

Image inputTool calling

Best $0.400 in · $1.50 out

Context window 203K

Pricing

Llama Guard 3 8B

Best $0.020 in · $0.030 out

Context window 131K

Pricing

Llama Guard 3 8B is cheaper across the board — 20% cheaper on input and 98% cheaper on output.

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Pricing matrix

Shared sellers only. Each row is a host that lists both models. Dollar amounts are per 1M tokens. Lowest in each pair of columns is emphasized.

Provider	GLM 4.7 in	GLM 4.7 out	Llama Guard 3 8B in	Llama Guard 3 8B out
Baseten	$0.600	$2.20	N/A	N/A
DeepInfra	N/A	N/A	$0.055	$0.055
Fireworks AI	N/A	N/A	$0.200	$0.200
Nebius	N/A	N/A	$0.020	$0.060
Novita	$0.600	$2.20	N/A	N/A
Openrouter	$0.400	$1.50	$0.480	$0.030
Together AI	$0.450	$2.00	N/A	N/A
Z Ai	$0.600	$2.20	N/A	N/A

Best listed rates (this pair)

Same "best row in current pricing" logic as model pages: a compact view of the lowest input and output we show for each side. This is not the seller matrix.

Catalog map · Z Ai · Meta

Each chart uses real catalog rows that include both list input and list output ($/1M). Larger green dots are the models on this comparison page; accent dots are other active models from that provider.

Z Ai · input vs output

Scatter chart: X = input $/M, Y = output $/M. This page's models are labeled on the green dots; hover others for detail.

ListedoutputUSD/1M

One dot per catalog row that has both list prices. Green dots are labeled with the models on this page; hover any dot for name and prices. Upper-right means higher cost on both axes ($/1M).

Meta · input vs output

ListedoutputUSD/1M

One dot per catalog row that has both list prices. Green dots are labeled with the models on this page; hover any dot for name and prices. Upper-right means higher cost on both axes ($/1M).

Specifications

Each column header is the full model name. Tint marks the favorable value where we compute a winner.

Spec

GLM 4.7

Llama Guard 3 8B

Context window: 202,752 tokens; 131,072 tokens
Max output tokens: 64,000 tokens; 131,072 tokens
Vision: Yes; No
Function calling: Yes; No
Streaming: No; No
Release date: Dec 2025; Feb 2025

Cost calculator

Same requests, input tokens, and output tokens for both columns. Pick the provider row that matches how you buy.

GLM 4.7

Llama Guard 3 8B

Requests / day

Input tokens

Output tokens

GLM 4.7

Monthly

$345

Annual

$4.2K

Llama Guard 3 8B

Monthly

$149

Annual

$1.8K

Save $197/month with Llama Guard 3 8B

When to pick which

Short takeaways: no cards, just the points. Validate with your own workloads.

Long-context tasks
Use GLM 4.7. Its 202K context window handles large codebases and documents better than 131K.
High-volume text generation
Use Llama Guard 3 8B. Output tokens are 98% cheaper, which compounds significantly at scale.
Long output (reports, code files)
Use Llama Guard 3 8B. Its 131K max output limit reduces the need to split requests.

Frequently asked questions

Llama Guard 3 8B is cheaper on both input and output tokens.

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