YandexGPT Models by Yandex
About
YandexGPT is a suite of large language models crafted by Yandex, a notable Russian tech firm. These models adhere to the GPT architecture, harnessing extensive datasets of text and code, spanning books, articles, and freely accessible online content 134. The family comprises a range of models with diverse capabilities, the standout being YaLM 100B, which contains 100 billion parameters and has been trained on 1.7 TB of English and Russian data 3. YandexGPT models are embedded within various Yandex offerings such as the virtual assistant Alice and are accessible via APIs for enterprise deployment in proprietary solutions 125). The models undergo constant refinement, with successive updates enhancing response quality, reasoning faculties, and processing capacity 13. Yandex is committed to ethical AI progress, ensuring that its models engage with sensitive issues sagely and provide sourced information 12.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
Use when the workload needs 32k context, 8B parameters, and open source.
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YandexGPT 5.1 Pro | Use when the workload needs 128k context. | 2025-08 | 128k context | Current |
| YandexGPT Pro 5 | Use when the workload needs 32k context. | 2025-02 | 32k context | Current |
| YandexGPT 5 Lite | Use when the workload needs 32k context, 8B parameters, and open source. | 2025-02 | 32k context8B parametersopen source | Current |
Release Timeline
3 release groupsSpecifications(5 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters | Fn Calling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YandexGPT 5.1 Pro | 2025-08 | 128k | — | No |
| YandexGPT Pro 5 | 2025-02 | 32k | — | No |
| YandexGPT 5 Lite | 2025-02 | 32k | 8B | No |
Available From(1 provider)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is YandexGPT used for?
- YandexGPT is used for agent workflows and tool use, coding, and structured outputs. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does YandexGPT compare to Alice AI?
- YandexGPT by Yandex is strongest where you need agent workflows and tool use, while Alice AI by Yandex is the closest related family to check for agent workflows. YandexGPT has 5 listed variants and reaches up to 128k context, while Alice AI reaches up to 32k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which YandexGPT model should I use?
- If price is the main constraint, use the pricing table first because YandexGPT does not have complete provider pricing in the local data. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate YandexGPT 5.1 Pro with 128k context.
