Together AI
Fastest inference for open-source models — Llama 4, Qwen3, DeepSeek V3 at low cost.
Visit Together AI Free credits, then $0.20-$5/M tokens
Quick verdict
- Best for
- RAG systems on a budget
- Pricing
- Free credits, then $0.20-$5/M tokens
- Not ideal if
- Only open-weight models — no GPT or Claude
What is Together AI?
Together AI is the leading inference provider for open-source models. Serves Llama 4 Behemoth, Qwen3, DeepSeek V3, and 200+ others at competitive prices with industry-leading speed. Strong fine-tuning workflow for teams customising open models.
Key features
- 200+ open-source models
- Industry-leading speed (200+ tok/s)
- Fine-tuning included
- OpenAI-compatible API
- Dedicated endpoints option
- Batch API for cheap async jobs
Pros
- Fastest inference for Llama 4 / Qwen3
- Pricing 60-80% cheaper than frontier closed models
- Strong fine-tuning tooling
Cons
- Only open-weight models — no GPT or Claude
- Closed-source models still better at some tasks
- Some bleeding-edge models added late
Best for
RAG systems on a budgetTeams fine-tuning open modelsCost-sensitive AI productsPrivacy-focused use cases
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