3 Ways to Access Llama 4 for Free
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Meta has introduced a new series of Llama 4 models that are breaking benchmarks left and right. Currently, the Llama 4 Scout and Maverick variants are available for developers with open weights. This means anyone can download the models and start using them on their own machines.
The real issue is that these models are enormous, with the smallest, Llama 4 Scout, containing 109 billion total parameters. This means that even the quantized versions of the models cannot be run on local machines. For a 4-bit quantized model, you need at least 80 GB of VRAM.
In this blog, we will learn about three platforms to access Llama 4 models. These platforms come with a chat interface and provide fast and stable access to the new Llama 4 models.
1. Meta.ai
Meta provides direct access to the Llama 4 models through their official platform. By visiting Meta.ai, you can explore the capabilities of Llama 4 in a user-friendly environment. The platform offers a chat interface where you can test the model’s reasoning, coding, and multimodal capabilities (text + image input). This is a great way to experience the model’s power without needing to download or run it locally.
2. OpenRouter
OpenRouter is an excellent platform for accessing Llama 4. It features chat menus that allow you to try any large language model using the same API key. All you need to do is click on the “Chat” menu and select the latest Llama 4 Maverick free model to start using it.
3. Groq
If you are looking for super-fast inference and a seamless experience, Groq is the platform for you. GroqCloud offers access to Llama 4 models in their Playground, where you can test the model’s capabilities without worrying about hardware limitations.
Final Thoughts
The Llama 4 series offers cutting-edge performance and multimodal capabilities. While running these models locally can be challenging due to their size, platforms such as Meta.ai, OpenRouter, and Groq make it easy to access and test Llama 4 for free.
All you need to do is create an account and start using them. Please let me know about any other platforms that offer free access to Llama 4.
Abid Ali Awan (@1abidaliawan) is a certified data scientist professional who loves building machine learning models. Currently, he is focusing on content creation and writing technical blogs on machine learning and data science technologies. Abid holds a Master's degree in technology management and a bachelor's degree in telecommunication engineering. His vision is to build an AI product using a graph neural network for students struggling with mental illness.