Together AI

Together AI

Cloud platform for running and fine-tuning open-source AI models at scale

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Overview

Together AI is a cloud platform that provides fast, reliable access to a curated collection of open-source AI models. The platform focuses on making it easy for developers to run, fine-tune, and deploy state-of-the-art AI models without managing infrastructure, offering competitive pricing and performance for both small projects and enterprise applications.

Key Features

Extensive Model Library

  • 50+ AI Models: Curated collection of leading open-source models
  • Language Models: Llama, Mistral, CodeLlama, and other top LLMs
  • Image Models: Stable Diffusion variants and other generative models
  • Code Models: Specialized models for programming and development
  • Embedding Models: Text and multimodal embedding capabilities

High-Performance Infrastructure

  • Fast Inference: Optimized infrastructure for low-latency responses
  • Scalable Deployment: Handle traffic spikes with automatic scaling
  • Global Edge: Distributed infrastructure for worldwide accessibility
  • High Availability: 99.9% uptime SLA for production workloads

Fine-tuning Platform

  • Custom Training: Fine-tune models on your specific datasets
  • Multiple Techniques: LoRA, QLoRA, and full fine-tuning options
  • Easy Upload: Simple dataset upload and training workflow
  • Version Management: Track and manage different model versions

Developer Experience

  • OpenAI Compatibility: Drop-in replacement for OpenAI API
  • Multiple SDKs: Python, JavaScript, and REST API support
  • Streaming Responses: Real-time token streaming for chat applications
  • Comprehensive Docs: Detailed documentation and examples

Use Cases

  • AI Applications: Build production AI apps with reliable infrastructure
  • Research and Development: Experiment with cutting-edge open-source models
  • Custom AI Solutions: Fine-tune models for specific business needs
  • Chatbots and Assistants: Deploy conversational AI with multiple model options
  • Content Generation: Text, code, and image generation at scale
  • Embedding Services: Build semantic search and recommendation systems

Language Models

  • Llama 2 & 3: Meta’s powerful open-source language models
  • Mistral Models: High-performance European language models
  • Code Llama: Specialized models for code generation and completion
  • Qwen Models: Alibaba’s multilingual language models
  • Dolphin: Uncensored and instruction-tuned variants

Image Generation

  • Stable Diffusion XL: High-quality image generation
  • Playground v2.5: Advanced image generation with superior quality
  • SDXL Turbo: Fast image generation for real-time applications
  • ControlNet: Controllable image generation with conditioning

Specialized Models

  • Embedding Models: Text and multimodal embeddings
  • Reranking Models: Improve search relevance and ranking
  • Vision Models: Image understanding and analysis
  • Audio Models: Speech and audio processing capabilities

Platform Features

Inference API

  • REST API: Simple HTTP requests for model inference
  • Streaming: Real-time response streaming for chat applications
  • Batch Processing: Efficient handling of large-scale requests
  • Error Handling: Robust error handling and retry mechanisms

Fine-tuning Studio

  • Data Upload: Easy dataset upload in various formats
  • Training Jobs: Monitor training progress and metrics
  • Hyperparameter Tuning: Optimize model performance
  • Model Deployment: Seamlessly deploy fine-tuned models

Monitoring and Analytics

  • Usage Dashboard: Track API usage and costs
  • Performance Metrics: Monitor latency and throughput
  • Error Tracking: Identify and debug API issues
  • Cost Management: Detailed billing and usage analytics

Getting Started

  1. Sign Up: Create account at together.ai
  2. Get API Key: Access your development credentials
  3. Choose Model: Select from 50+ available models
  4. Make First Call: Use REST API or SDKs to generate content
  5. Scale Up: Deploy to production with monitoring and support

Pricing Model

Pay-per-Token

  • Transparent Pricing: Clear per-token costs for each model
  • No Subscription: Pay only for what you use
  • Volume Discounts: Lower costs for high-usage customers
  • Free Credits: New users receive initial credits

Model Categories

  • Small Models: Lower cost for basic tasks
  • Large Models: Premium pricing for state-of-the-art capabilities
  • Fine-tuned Models: Custom pricing for personalized models
  • Image Models: Per-image pricing for generation tasks

Enterprise Features

  • Custom Deployment: Private model hosting options
  • SLA Guarantees: Service level agreements for production use
  • Dedicated Support: Technical support and customer success
  • Security Compliance: SOC 2 and enterprise security standards
  • Volume Pricing: Custom pricing for large-scale deployments

Technical Advantages

  • Optimized Inference: Custom inference engines for maximum performance
  • Model Optimization: Quantization and optimization techniques
  • Caching: Intelligent caching for improved response times
  • Load Balancing: Automatic traffic distribution across infrastructure

Together AI has positioned itself as the go-to platform for developers who want to leverage the power of open-source AI models without the complexity of managing infrastructure, offering both accessibility and enterprise-grade reliability.