Llama 4 Scout 17B on Groq runs Meta's latest MoE generation model with Groq's ultra-fast LPU inference.
llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct is listed for chat workloads and supports a 131K context window.
Use it when Groq's free tier is enough for evaluation, demos, or light production traffic.
We found 2 provider listings for llama. Check model ID, quota, pricing, and API format before switching providers.
| Provider | Model listing | Access | Context | API | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct | Free tier | 131K | OpenAI-style | 30 RPM, 1,000 RPD |
| | Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E | Free tier | 512K | OpenAI-style | 15 RPM, 150 RPD |
| Model | Provider | Context | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E | GitHub Models | 512K | Free tier |
| Moonshot Kimi K2 | Groq | 131K | Check provider |
| Moonshot Kimi K2 0905 | Groq | 131K | Check provider |
| llama-3.3-70b-versatile | Groq | 131K | Free tier |
| llama-3.1-8b-instant | Groq | 131K | Free tier |
llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct is tagged for chat in this catalog and works with OpenAI-compatible client libraries.
llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct is listed with free API access on Groq, subject to the provider's quota and account policy.
The model ID shown in this catalog is meta-llama/llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct.
The listed free tier limit is 30 RPM, 1,000 RPD. Limits can change per account tier, so confirm against the provider dashboard.
The listed context window is 131K tokens with up to 8K output tokens.
Llama 4 Scout 17B on Groq runs Meta's latest MoE generation model with Groq's ultra-fast LPU inference. The Scout variant uses 16 active experts to deliver broad capability in a compact 17B active footprint, with 8K output per request. Combined with Groq's sub-200ms time-to-first-token, it offers a responsive experience for interactive chat and agent workflows. Rate limits are 14,400 requests per day at 30 RPM — sufficient for sustained prototyping and light production use. OpenAI SDK compatible; registration required but no credit card needed.
For API keys, setup steps, and provider-level limits, see the Groq provider page.