Open LLMs
FreeA list of open LLMs available for commercial use.
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About Open LLMs
Open LLMs is a curated list of large language models that are licensed for commercial use, such as Apache 2.0, MIT, and OpenRAIL-M. It includes models like T5, GPT-NeoX-20B, Bloom, Falcon, LLaMA 2, and many others, along with their release dates, parameter sizes, context lengths, links to checkpoints, papers, and blog posts. The repository is maintained on GitHub and welcomes contributions from the community.
Key Features
Curated list of open LLMs with commercial licenses (Apache 2.0, MIT, OpenRAIL-M, etc.)
Includes model details: release date, parameter size, context length, and license
Provides links to checkpoints, papers, and blog posts for each model
Open-source repository on GitHub, welcoming community contributions
Covers a wide range of model sizes from 70M to 180B parameters
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Comprehensive and regularly updated list of commercially friendly LLMs
- All models linked to original checkpoints, papers, and blog posts for easy access
- Clear license information to ensure compliance for commercial use
- Open-source and community-driven, allowing additions and corrections
- Includes models from multiple organizations and research groups
Cons
- List may not include all existing open LLMs; subject to maintainer's curation
- Some listed models have custom licenses with usage restrictions (e.g., ChatGLM)
- Model information (e.g., context length) may become outdated as models evolve
Best For
Finding commercially viable open LLMs for application developmentComparing open LLMs by size, context length, and license for project selectionResearching open LLM landscape for academic or industry benchmarkingIdentifying pre-trained models suitable for fine-tuning or deployment
FAQ
What is the Open LLMs repository?
It is a GitHub repository that curates a list of large language models (LLMs) all licensed for commercial use (e.g., Apache 2.0, MIT, OpenRAIL-M). It includes details like release date, parameter size, context length, and links to checkpoints and papers.
How can I contribute to the list?
The repository is open to contributions. You can submit a pull request or open an issue on the GitHub repository to suggest additions or changes.
What types of licenses are covered?
The list focuses on models with commercial-friendly licenses such as Apache 2.0, MIT, and OpenRAIL-M. Some models have custom licenses that may require registration or have usage restrictions.
Are the models in this list free to use?
The models listed are open-source and licensed for commercial use, but you should review the specific license of each model for any additional terms or restrictions.