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Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B

Llama Guard 4 is a Llama 4 Scout-derived multimodal pretrained model, fine-tuned for content safety classification. Similar to previous versions, it can be used to classify content in both LLM...

Context Window
164K tokens
Parameters
12B
Input Price
$0.18/1M
Output Price
$0.18/1M
Price Tier
budget
Provider
Meta

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Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B at a Glance

Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B holds the #266 spot for context size out of 392 chat models in the CoreAI catalog — 164K tokens, roughly 122,880 words or 246 pages of text in a single conversation. On price, it is the #92 cheapest of 128 budget-tier models by input cost. It joined the catalog on 2025-04-30. It accepts image input alongside text.

Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B Compared to Its Closest Alternatives

SpecMeta: Llama Guard 4 12BMeta: Llama 4 MaverickIBM: Granite 4.1 8BinclusionAI: Ling-2.6-flash
ProviderMetaMetaIbm-graniteInclusionai
Input $/1M tokens$0.18$0.2$0.05$0.01
Output $/1M tokens$0.18$0.696$0.1$0.03
Context window164K128K131K262K
Reasoning modeNoNoNoNo
Image inputYesYesNoNo
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What Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B Actually Costs in Practice

A typical question (about 1,000 tokens in, 500 out) runs $0.00027 on Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B's raw per-token rates; a heavy session with a 50K-token document costs about $0.010. On CoreAI you don't juggle these numbers — one subscription covers Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B and 300+ other models under a plan usage limit, with no API keys. See plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B

What is Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B's context window?

Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B handles 164K tokens of context — roughly 122,880 words, or about 246 pages of text in one conversation.

How much does Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B cost?

Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B's underlying rates are $0.18 per 1M input tokens and $0.18 per 1M output tokens. On CoreAI it is included in one subscription alongside 300+ models, so there is no per-token billing to manage.

Can Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B process images?

Yes — Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B accepts image input, so you can attach screenshots, photos or diagrams and ask questions about them.

Does Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B support reasoning or thinking mode?

No — Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B answers directly without an extended reasoning phase, which usually means faster responses.

How can I use Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B without an API key?

Open the CoreAI web app or the iOS/Android app, pick Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B in the model selector, and chat — no API key, no per-token billing. One subscription covers Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B and 300+ other models.

What are the best alternatives to Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B?

The closest alternatives on CoreAI are Meta: Llama 4 Maverick, IBM: Granite 4.1 8B, inclusionAI: Ling-2.6-flash — similar tier and capability. The fastest way to choose is running one prompt through them side by side in CoreAI's Compare view.

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