Hugging Face, a platform widely used by AI engineers, offers access to open-source models, frameworks, and services for free.
The platform hosts over one million open-source models and provides distributed GPU services via ZeroGPU.
Hugging Face operates on a freemium model, offering some services with limited capabilities for free and others with paid upgrades.
It generates revenue through paid subscriptions like Hugging Face Pro and Enterprise Hub, catering to enterprises and individuals with higher usage needs.
The platform also offers paid access to cloud-based AI infrastructure from providers like AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure.
Hugging Face has shown profitable growth, with estimated annual revenue reaching $70 million by the end of 2023.
Backed by significant venture capital, the company has raised close to $400 million and is valued at $4.5 billion.
Hugging Face's freemium model focuses on attracting enterprise customers by offering premium support and features that appeal to the enterprise segment.
The platform has expanded into robotics, unveiling open-source humanoid robots like HopeJR and Reachy Mini, with plans for more affordable and accessible robotics solutions.
The company aims to democratize robotics by offering open-source and affordable robotics solutions, promoting innovation and accessibility.