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IBM Granite

Apache 2.0 open IBM foundation models for language, speech, vision, embeddings, and guardrails.

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Pricing

Models released under Apache 2.0 for download; cloud hosting or watsonx usage may incur separate charges.

Overview

IBM Granite is a family of open, enterprise-oriented foundation models under Apache 2.0. The lineup includes language (including thinking models), speech transcription, vision/document understanding, embeddings, time-series forecasting, and Granite Guardian guardrails. Models are designed for flexible on-prem and cloud deployment with transparency into training and built-in safety tooling.

Key features

  • Granite Language dense/thinking models
  • Speech transcription models
  • Vision models for documents and charts
  • Embedding models for retrieval
  • Time-series forecasting models
  • Granite Guardian harm/guardrail models
  • Apache 2.0 licensing; cryptographically signed releases

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Last updated 2026-09-16