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Hugging Face

by Hugging Face

The home of open-source AI.

Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Hugging Face
Pricing
Freemium — Free – $9/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Api
Best for
Developers, Ml Teams
Editor rating
4.7 / 5
Founded
2016
Headquarters
New York, NY, USA

What is Hugging Face?

Hugging Face is a ai machine learning tool from Hugging Face. Hugging Face hosts open models, datasets, and Spaces, with inference and training tools.

Hugging Face uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $9/mo.

It's best suited to developers, ml-teams and runs on Web, Api.

Standout strengths include massive model hub, open source, great community. Worth weighing: sprawling for beginners.

Hugging Face pricing

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Free
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Pro
$9/mo
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Pros

  • Massive model hub
  • Open source
  • Great community

Cons

  • Sprawling for beginners

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hugging Face?

Hugging Face hosts open models, datasets, and Spaces, with inference and training tools.

How much does Hugging Face cost?

Hugging Face is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $9/mo.

Does Hugging Face have a free trial?

Hugging Face offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Hugging Face support?

Hugging Face is available on Web, Api.