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Hugging Face

The home of open AI: millions of models, datasets and demos. Acquired by Nvidia in 2026.

Tier
Tools You drive every step.
Autonomy
L1 Assist — Prompts and decides every step
Maker
Hugging Face (Nvidia)
Origin
US
Slovenian
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Open weights / source
Yes
Pricing
Free
Best for
Finding, testing and sharing open models
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+ Pros

  • Millions of open models and datasets
  • Free demos (Spaces) in the browser
  • The hub of open AI

− Cons

  • Overwhelming for beginners
  • Quality varies from model to model

Frequently asked questions

Is Hugging Face free?

Free.

Does Hugging Face support Slovenian?

Language is not central for this type of tool.

Who makes Hugging Face?

Hugging Face is made by Hugging Face (Nvidia) (US).

What is Hugging Face best for?

Finding, testing and sharing open models.

What are alternatives to Hugging Face?

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