Llama 3.2 3B API
Meta
Llama 3.2 3B
About Llama 3.2 3B
Llama 3.2 3B is a large language model developed by Meta. It's particularly well-suited for orchestrating tool-using agents that call APIs and external services, and handling large contexts of up to 128K tokens. Its 128K-token context window means you can pass in entire documents, codebases, or conversation histories without losing context. Developers choose Llama 3.2 3B when they need reliable, production-quality AI inference through a simple API — and on Qubax, it's available at a fraction of the cost of traditional providers.
In the broader AI landscape, Llama 3.2 3B sits among the capable offerings from Meta With agentic tool use, it competes with the most capable models on the market. What sets it apart on Qubax isn't just the model itself — it's the accessibility. Rather than dealing with enterprise contracts or traditional payment rails, you get instant access via an OpenAI-compatible endpoint. That means you can drop Llama 3.2 3B into Cursor, Cline, LangChain, or any framework that speaks the OpenAI protocol and start building immediately.
Qubax offers Llama 3.2 3B at 21% below OpenRouter's price — just $0.040 per million input tokens and $0.261 per million output tokens. That pricing advantage compounds quickly at scale: a high-volume application sending millions of tokens per day can save significantly compared to using OpenRouter or the provider directly. And because Qubax runs on crypto-native infrastructure, you can pay with USDC, USDT, ETH, BTC, or 200+ other cryptocurrencies — no credit card or bank account required. New users even get $1 in free credits to test Llama 3.2 3B risk-free before committing.
Pricing
| Token Type | Qubax | OpenRouter | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.040 | $0.050 | 21% |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.261 | $0.330 | 21% |
Prices per 1 million tokens. Pay with 200+ cryptocurrencies.
Estimated Monthly Cost
Specifications
Use Cases
Capabilities
Quick Start
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.qubax.ai/v1",
api_key="qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY",
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="llama-3.2-3b-instruct",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://api.qubax.ai/v1",
apiKey: "qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY",
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "llama-3.2-3b-instruct",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);curl https://api.qubax.ai/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "llama-3.2-3b-instruct",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'Get your API key from the dashboard. New users get $1 free credits.
Why use Llama 3.2 3B on Qubax?
21% Cheaper
Up to 21% off OpenRouter prices
Pay with Crypto
200+ coins (BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, USDC & more). No credit card needed.
OpenAI Compatible
Drop-in replacement. Works with Cline, Cursor, any tool.
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Compare Llama 3.2 3B with alternatives
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | vs Llama 3.2 3B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llama 3.2 3B | Meta | $0.040 | $0.261 | — |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web) | DeepSeek | $0.033 | $0.068 | Cheaper |
| Trinity Large Thinking (Morpheus Web) | Other | $0.041 | $0.146 | More expensive |
| Qwen 3 Next 80b | Alibaba | $0.059 | $0.715 | More expensive |
| GLM 4.5 | Zhipu AI | $0.078 | $0.286 | More expensive |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Llama 3.2 3B API cost?
On Qubax, Llama 3.2 3B costs $0.040 per 1M input tokens and $0.261 per 1M output tokens. This is 21% cheaper than OpenRouter's price of $0.050 per 1M input tokens.
Is the Llama 3.2 3B API compatible with OpenAI?
Yes. Qubax provides an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use Llama 3.2 3B as a drop-in replacement by changing your base URL to https://api.qubax.ai/v1 and using your Qubax API key. It works with Cline, Cursor, OpenCode, Hermes Agent, and any tool that supports OpenAI APIs.
Why is Llama 3.2 3B cheaper on Qubax than OpenRouter?
Qubax sources AI inference from the Surplus Intelligence marketplace, an open marketplace on the Base blockchain where compute providers compete on price. We pass the savings to you — 21% cheaper than OpenRouter's price for Llama 3.2 3B.
How do I pay for Llama 3.2 3B API usage?
Qubax uses prepaid crypto credits. Deposit USDC on the Base chain and your balance is automatically deducted as you use the API. New users get $1 in free credits to start. No credit card required.
What is the context window of Llama 3.2 3B?
Llama 3.2 3B supports a context window of 128K tokens, allowing you to process large documents, codebases, or long conversations in a single request.
What can I build with Llama 3.2 3B?
Llama 3.2 3B is versatile enough for a wide range of applications. You can use it to build autonomous agents that call external tools and APIs, process long documents and entire codebases, and more. Because it's served through Qubax's OpenAI-compatible API, integration into existing apps, agents, or workflows takes just a few lines of code.
How fast is Llama 3.2 3B on Qubax?
Llama 3.2 3B on Qubax supports streaming responses, so tokens begin arriving in real time as they're generated. Latency depends on the provider and prompt complexity, but most requests start streaming within 200–800 milliseconds. Qubax routes requests through the Surplus Intelligence marketplace, which selects the fastest available compute provider for each request — so you get competitive latency at a lower price.
Llama 3.2 3B vs DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web): which should I choose?
Llama 3.2 3B by Meta and DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web) by DeepSeek are both strong models in a similar price tier. Llama 3.2 3B is well-suited for general-purpose language tasks. DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web) comes from a different lab and may have different strengths depending on your workload. On Qubax, Llama 3.2 3B starts at $0.040/1M input tokens while DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web) comes in at $0.033/1M, so DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web) may be worth considering if you need to minimize per-token cost. Both are available on Qubax with crypto payments and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can try each and switch freely.
Can I use Llama 3.2 3B for commercial projects?
Yes. Llama 3.2 3B on Qubax can be used for commercial purposes. You own the outputs you generate. Qubax provides the API infrastructure — you bring your use case.
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