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Best Model Hosting in 2026
Model hosting tools let you deploy and serve machine-learning models through web services, APIs, or infrastructure you run yourself. This list is for people comparing ways to put a model into use without overlooking operating costs.
- 25 apps
- Research read 7 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
BentoML
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1 - 2
Baseten
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb - 3
Modal
Free plan APIWeb - 4
Alibaba Cloud Machine Learning Platform for AI
Free plan WebThe platform covers several stages of machine-learning work, from development and workflow design to model deployment.
- 5
Replicate
Free plan APIWeb6.7 Visit site - 6
KServe
Free plan APISelf-hosted - 7
- 8
Cloudflare Stream
by Cloudflare StreamPaid AndroidAPIiPhone+2Pick Cloudflare Stream when one API must handle live and on-demand video across web, mobile, and compatible players.
- 9
Google Gemini API
Free plan Web - 10
GroqCloud
Free plan Web - 11
Fireworks AI
Paid APISelf-hostedWeb5.6 Visit site - 12
Cohere North
Paid Self-hostedWebNorth combines enterprise search, agent automation, natural-language application building, and deployment flexibility. Its custom pricing and enterprise focus make sales consultation part of adoption.
- 13
fal
by falPaid APIWebfal combines a broad model catalog with API access, custom deployment and GPU infrastructure. Buyers should review model-specific pricing and the stated generation limits before selecting it.
5.4 Visit site - 14
SambaNova Cloud
Free plan Web - 15
Hugging Face Inference Endpoints
Paid APIWeb - 16
Runpod Serverless
Paid APILinuxMac+2 - 17
Azure Machine Learning
Paid WebChoose Azure Machine Learning if your workflows need forecasting, evaluation, automated learning, or batch and real-time deployment.
5.0 Visit site - 18
Anyscale
Paid Web4.7 Visit site - 19
Amazon SageMaker AI
Paid Web4.5 Visit site - 20
Databricks Mosaic AI
Paid Web - 21
Cerebras Inference
Paid4.3 Visit site - 22
DeepInfra
Paid Web4.3 Visit site - 23
OpenAI API
Paid Web4.0 Visit site - 24
Novita AI
Paid Web - 25 3.9 Visit site
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
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Questions
Do model hosting tools have free plans?
A free plan is offered by tools on this list, while other entries are paid. Review the plan details and usage limits before relying on free access.
Can I try a model hosting service before paying?
A free trial is offered by tools on this list. Trial length and terms vary, so check the provider's current conditions.
What deployment types are available?
The list includes web, API, and self-hosted deployment types. Platform support also includes Linux, macOS, and iOS for relevant tools.
What should I compare for model serving?
Compare custom model hosting, autoscaling, GPU inference, supported runtimes, and deployment regions, along with free-plan and paid pricing details.
Are prices listed for these services?
Pricing varies. Alibaba Cloud Machine Learning Platform for AI lists a free plan and paid use from $0.06; Cohere North lists pricing on request.