MiniCPM Models by OpenBMB
3 models2024–2026Up to 262k ctx
Details
ResearcherOpenBMB
LicenseApache 2.0(OSI)
Commercial useCommercial use allowed
Models3
Released2024–2026
Max context262k
Capabilities
Vision1 of 3 models
Multimodal1 of 3 models
About
MiniCPM is a family of compact yet powerful language models developed by OpenBMB, designed for efficient deployment on edge devices including smartphones, PCs, and automotive systems. Despite their small size (typically 1-8B parameters), MiniCPM models achieve performance competitive with much larger models. All models are released as open-weight on HuggingFace.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
3 in view
MiniCPM-V 4.6Current
Use when the workload needs 262k context, 1.3B parameters, and multimodal inputs.
2026-05262k context1.3B parametersmultimodal inputs
MiniCPM-4 8BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 32k context and 8B parameters.
2025-0532k context8B parameters
MiniCPM 2BCurrent
Use when the workload needs 4k context and 2.4B parameters.
2024-024k context2.4B parameters
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniCPM-V 4.6 | Use when the workload needs 262k context, 1.3B parameters, and multimodal inputs. | 2026-05 | 262k context1.3B parametersmultimodal inputs | Current |
| MiniCPM-4 8B | Use when the workload needs 32k context and 8B parameters. | 2025-05 | 32k context8B parameters | Current |
| MiniCPM 2B | Use when the workload needs 4k context and 2.4B parameters. | 2024-02 | 4k context2.4B parameters | Current |
Release Timeline
3 release groups2026-05
1 current
MiniCPM-V 4.6
Current262k context1.3B parametersmultimodal inputs
2025-05
1 current
MiniCPM-4 8B
Current32k context8B parameters
2024-02
1 current
MiniCPM 2B
Current4k context2.4B parameters
Specifications(3 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters | Vision | Multimodal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniCPM-V 4.6 | 2026-05 | 262k | 1.3B | Yes | Yes |
| MiniCPM-4 8B | 2025-05 | 32k | 8B | No | No |
| MiniCPM 2B | 2024-02 | 4k | 2.4B | No | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MiniCPM used for?
- MiniCPM is used for multimodal, vision language, and vision and multimodal work. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does MiniCPM compare to Claude 3?
- MiniCPM by OpenBMB is strongest where you need multimodal, while Claude 3 by Anthropic is the closest related family to check for vision and multimodal work. MiniCPM has 3 listed variants and reaches up to 262k context, while Claude 3 reaches up to 200k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which MiniCPM model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because MiniCPM does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate MiniCPM-V 4.6 with 262k context and multimodal inputs.