Platypus2 Models by garage-bAInd
Last refreshed 2026-05-19. Next refresh: weekly.
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About
The Platypus2 family of large language models (LLMs) stands out for its impressive performance on the HuggingFace Open LLM Leaderboard. Developed by Boston University, these models utilize the LLaMA-2 transformer architecture and leverage a specialized dataset named Open-Platypus, emphasizing STEM and logical reasoning. Through sophisticated fine-tuning techniques like Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) and Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT), Platypus2 achieves remarkable results with reduced training data and computational demands compared to its peers. Available in various quantized formats, such as GGUF, these models offer efficient inference across diverse hardware platforms. While excelling in English, caution is advised regarding their application in other languages and safety protocols prior to deployment. Notably, the 13B parameter version has been further enhanced by merging with models like OpenOrca to amplify its abilities 136.
Decision facts
- Best fit
- structured outputscoding
- Capability starting point
- Platypus2 70B with structured outputs
- Lowest tracked input
- Platypus2 70B · $0.9/1M · Together AI
- Closest related family
- Platypus
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
Use when the workload needs 70B parameters and structured outputs.
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platypus2 70B | Use when the workload needs 70B parameters and structured outputs. | 2023-12 | 70B parametersstructured outputs | Current |
| Platypus2 13B | Use when the workload needs 13B parameters. | 2023-12 | 13B parameters | Current |
| Platypus2 7B | Use when the workload needs 7B parameters. | 2023-12 | 7B parameters | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release groupSpecifications(3 models)
| Model | Released | Parameters | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platypus2 70B | 2023-12 | 70B | Yes |
| Platypus2 13B | 2023-12 | 13B | No |
| Platypus2 7B | 2023-12 | 7B | No |
Available From(1 provider)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platypus2 70B | Together AI | $0.9 | $0.9 | Serverless |

