Provider pricing
SambaNova AI API pricing
SambaNova Cloud runs the largest open-weight models — Llama 4 Maverick, DeepSeek V4, Qwen3 — on its Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit (RDU) hardware, delivering high throughput at full BF16 precision (no quantization). The free developer tier includes generous rate limits and an OpenAI-compatible API.
Founded2017
HeadquartersPalo Alto, CA
Tracked models1
Best for
Quality-sensitive production workloads on flagship open-weight models.
Strengths
- Full BF16 precision — no quality loss from quantization
- Strong throughput on the largest open-weight models
- Free developer tier with production-grade rate limits
- Composition of Experts: route across multiple specialist models
Tracked SambaNova models
| Model | Input $/M | Output $/M | Context | Tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llama 3.3 70B (SambaNova) | $0.600 | $1.20 | 128,000 | Mid-tier | RDU-accelerated Llama 3.3 70B for fast enterprise inference |