LongCat Models by Meituan LongCat
Meituan LongCatProprietary
1 model2026Up to 1m ctxFrom $0.3/1M input
Details
ResearcherMeituan LongCat
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useCommercial use: conditional
Models1
Released2026
Max context1m
Capabilities
ReasoningAll models
Function CallingAll models
Tool UseAll models
About
LongCat is Meituan LongCat's large language model family. LongCat-2.0 is a large-scale MoE language model with 1.6T total parameters, roughly 48B activated parameters per token, native 1M context support, and public API access through the LongCat API Platform.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
1 in view
LongCat-2.0Current
Use when the workload needs coding, 1m context, and reasoning.
2026-06coding1m contextreasoning
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LongCat-2.0 | Use when the workload needs coding, 1m context, and reasoning. | 2026-06 | coding1m contextreasoning | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2026-06
1 current
LongCat-2.0
Currentcoding1m contextreasoning
Specifications(1 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters | Reasoning | Fn Calling | Tool Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LongCat-2.0 | 2026-06 | 1m | 1.6T total; ~48B active | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available From(1 provider)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LongCat-2.0 | LongCat API Platform | $0.3 | $1.2 | Serverless |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is LongCat used for?
- LongCat is used for coding, reasoning, and agent workflows and tool use. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does LongCat compare to Claude 3?
- LongCat by Meituan LongCat is strongest where you need coding, while Claude 3 by Anthropic is the closest related family to check for vision and multimodal work. LongCat has 1 listed variant and reaches up to 1m context, while Claude 3 reaches up to 200k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which LongCat model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with LongCat-2.0 through LongCat API Platform at $0.3/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate LongCat-2.0 with 1m context and reasoning, tool use, and function calling.