Meta Llama Family
Open-weight, transparent, and free. Llama 3.3 70B delivers reliable performance; Llama 4 Scout brings multimodal vision to the open ecosystem.
Technical Specifications
Llama models are the backbone of Solaria's free tier, powered by Groq's ultra-fast inference.
| Model | Context | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Llama 3.3 70B | 128K | Free |
| Llama 4 Scout | 128K | Free |
Use Cases
Free AI for Everyone
Llama 3.3 70B is completely free in Solaria. No credit card, no limits beyond daily quotas — just open the chat and start using a capable open-source model.
Fast Coding Assistance
Powered by Groq's inference stack, Llama responds in milliseconds. Perfect for quick code suggestions, syntax help, and debugging on the fly.
Multimodal with Llama 4
Llama 4 Scout adds vision capabilities to the open Llama ecosystem. Upload images and ask questions — all for free.
Open & Transparent
Llama is open-weight — its architecture and training data are documented and auditable. Ideal for users who value transparency and open-source principles.
When to choose Llama over GLM or premium models
Llama is the fastest free model in Solaria thanks to Groq's inference. If you need instant responses for quick Q&A, brainstorming, or coding help, Llama 3.3 70B is unbeatable at zero cost.
For users who care about open-source principles, Llama is the clear choice. Its weights are openly available, the architecture is documented, and there are no proprietary black boxes.
Llama 4 Scout adds vision to the free tier, something no other free model offers. If you need basic image analysis without paying, Llama 4 is your best option.
Benchmarks
Llama 3.3 70B delivers strong performance for a free, open-weight model. Llama 4 Scout adds multimodal capabilities.
Inference speed measured on Groq's LPU stack. Free tier may have rate limits during peak usage.
Chat with Llama for Free
Llama 3.3 70B and Llama 4 Scout are free for all users. Powered by Groq for lightning-fast responses.
// Llama 3.3 70B — free and fast
const response = await fetch('/api/chat/send', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({
model: 'llama-3.3-70b-versatile',
messages: [
{ role: 'user', content: 'Explain REST API design principles' }
],
}),
})Frequently Asked Questions
Is Llama really free?
Yes. Llama 3.3 70B and Llama 4 Scout are completely free for all Solaria users, including guests. There are no hidden costs, no API keys required, and no credit card needed. Daily message limits apply to prevent abuse.
Why is Llama so fast?
Llama in Solaria is powered by Groq's Language Processing Units (LPUs), specialized hardware designed specifically for AI inference. This delivers response times 10-100x faster than running on standard GPUs, often under 100ms for simple queries.
Can Llama analyze images?
Yes, Llama 4 Scout supports vision. You can upload images in the Solaria chat and ask Llama 4 to describe, analyze, or answer questions about them. This is a unique feature for a completely free model.
Is Llama open source?
Llama is "open weight" — the model weights are publicly available for download and use. However, the training data and full training process are not fully open sourced. This makes Llama more transparent than fully proprietary models like GPT-4o, while still being backed by Meta's research.
Should I use Llama or GLM for free AI?
Both are excellent free options. Llama is faster (Groq inference) and Llama 4 Scout has vision. GLM tends to be more precise with structured output and instruction following. We recommend trying both and seeing which fits your style. In Solaria, switching between them takes one click.