Hugging Face
Hosts models, datasets and apps and offers metered GPU/CPU compute for Spaces and inference endpoints plus per‑TB storage for repositories. Inputs: model code, datasets, and containerized apps. Actions: host, run, and serve models with on‑demand compute. Outputs: shared models, Spaces apps, and metered inference endpoints.
Public pricing captured: PRO $9/month; Team $20/month per user; Enterprise listed at $50/month per user (sales contact suggested). Storage is priced per TB with HF Hub $8–12 and volume discounts for larger commitments. GPU/instance hourly prices are listed for Spaces and Inference endpoints.Is Hugging Face right for you?
Good for
- Teams needing a shared ML hub with hosted models, datasets, and on‑demand GPU compute plus per‑TB storage options.
- Very large public model and application catalog for discovery and reuse.
- Offers on‑demand compute options and documented hourly pricing for multiple GPU types.
Keep in mind
- Enterprise purchase terms and SLA details are not specified on the linked official pages and require sales engagement.
- The public site lists many prices and quotas but does not present an explicit uptime or performance SLA in the available information.
- Buyers requiring published enterprise contract SLAs and full procurement terms without engaging Hugging Face sales; those details require contact.
Pricing and plan limits
The linked official pages document per‑month plan fees, per‑TB storage rates, and hourly compute prices. They do not provide additional contractual SLA details or full enterprise purchase flow from the linked pages; contact sales for custom Enterprise contracts.
More about capabilities and limits
Documented strengths
Very large public model and application catalog for discovery and reuse.
Offers on‑demand compute options and documented hourly pricing for multiple GPU types.
Limitations to consider
Enterprise purchase terms and SLA details are not specified on the linked official pages and require sales engagement.
The public site lists many prices and quotas but does not present an explicit uptime or performance SLA in the available information.
Choosing a plan
Estimate costs by selecting a representative model and inspecting per‑hour GPU and storage rates, then contact sales to confirm enterprise support and contractual terms.
Based on the linked product documentation.
Available on
Web, Api.
Official sources
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