Hugging Face Inference Providers
Provides hosted inference for popular machine learning models via a simple API endpoint. Formerly called the Inference API. · Hugging Face · AI
Overview
Hugging Face Inference API offers a simple way to access and run inference on a wide range of pre-trained machine learning models without managing infrastructure. The free tier is ideal for experimentation, learning, and prototyping, but is limited in compute time and model selection. For production workloads or custom models, consider upgrading to a paid plan or self-hosting.
Good fit
Use when you need quick, hosted access to popular ML models for prototyping or light workloads without managing infrastructure.
- prototyping
- demos
- student projects
- MVPs
Not a fit
Avoid if you need high-throughput, custom models, or guaranteed performance for production-scale applications.
- high-volume production
- custom model hosting
- low-latency requirements
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign up for a free Hugging Face account.
- Navigate to the Inference API section on the Hugging Face website.
- Select a public model and copy its Inference API endpoint.
- Generate an access token from your account settings.
- Make API requests using the endpoint and your token.