Vendor · Meta

Meta LLMs

Meta releases the Llama family as open-weight models that organizations can download, fine-tune and run on their own infrastructure. That makes Llama a common choice when data control or per-token cost matters more than the newest frontier features.

We currently review 1 Meta model.

Family

Llama

L4
Llama 4 Free

Meta's open-weights flagship model. Available for download and self-hosted deployment under the Llama license.

Frequently asked questions

Which Meta model should I start with?

Llama 4 is a sensible place to begin because it is the newest current entry we track. Compare it with the cheaper tier if you mostly need drafting and summarizing, and with the premium tier only for the hardest work.

How does Meta pricing work?

Most Meta models are sold by usage, priced per million tokens for input and output, while consumer apps use monthly plans. Each model page lists the starting price we verified.

Where can I see how Meta models compare with other vendors?

Every model has its own review, and the main LLM index at /llm/ lists all vendors side by side. Popular head-to-head pages are linked from each review.