Aleph Alpha
3 models across 1 family · Latest: Aleph Alpha Luminous Base (2022-10)
Pioneering Trustworthy Explainable AI Solutions
Aleph Alpha's portfolio covers 3 active models across 1 current family, spanning general LLM work. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.
Covers 0 workload areas across 3 active tracked models; last verified 2026-05-22.
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Active models
3
Current models from this lab, excluding deprecated ones
Active families
1
Current model families from this lab
Open catalog
0 open
0 open source / 0 open weights
Lowest output price
$0.060 /1M
Cheapest tracked output across active models, per 1M tokens
Latest dated release
2022-10-12
Aleph Alpha Luminous Base
Freshness
2026-05-22
Researched 57d ago
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Release cadence
Showing 3 recent dated releases (full timeline below). Latest: Aleph Alpha Luminous Base (2022-10-12).
Where this lab wins
Not enough capability or benchmark coverage yet to call strengths for this lab.
Flagship quality / price signal
Flagship: Aleph Alpha Luminous Base (best sourced coding quality-per-dollar in this portfolio).
Quality-per-dollar unavailable for this flagship — benchmark coverage or output token pricing is still missing.
Aleph Alpha is a German AI research organization founded in 2019. Pioneering Trustworthy Explainable AI Solutions. Aleph Alpha ships 1 model family totaling 3 models, with the most recent release Aleph Alpha Luminous Base in 2022-10. Notable families include Aleph Alpha Luminous. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they are added. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every Aleph Alpha model.
About
Aleph Alpha, a forward-thinking AI company founded in 2019 and based in Heidelberg, Germany, has carved a niche for itself through its innovative research and development of artificial intelligence technologies. The company, established by visionaries Jonas Andrulis and Samuel Weinbach, focuses on delivering cutting-edge AI solutions prioritized around data sovereignty. This makes Aleph Alpha's work particularly significant in the European context, where stringent data privacy laws demand utmost attention to data protection and user control. A cornerstone of Aleph Alpha's technological arsenal is their development of Large Language Models (LLMs) and multimodal AI solutions. Their flagship model, originally called Luminous, exemplifies their prowess, offering capabilities that span text and image generation across multiple languages. Aleph Alpha's pioneering efforts in the realm of multimodality have enabled their models to interpret and generate content from varied input types, positioning them at the forefront of AI research. They were trailblazers in enabling image generation from multimodal inputs, showcasing their advanced capabilities in combining textual and visual information seamlessly. Furthermore, Aleph Alpha's introduction of AtMan technology has been a game-changer in addressing the long-standing "black box" dilemma associated with AI. By enhancing transparency and controllability over LLM processes, this innovation aligns with their broader mission of explainability and trustworthiness in AI applications. Such transparency is particularly vital in high-stakes fields like finance, healthcare, and government, where the reliability of AI systems is crucial. Aleph Alpha's commitment to openness in research extends beyond internal innovation. By open-sourcing pivotal technologies and sharing research findings with the wider AI community, the company fosters an environment of shared knowledge and collaborative growth. Strategic collaborations with tech giants like Hewlett Packard Enterprise and SAP underscore Aleph Alpha's influence and integration within the AI ecosystem. This strategic approach has not gone unnoticed. In November 2023, Aleph Alpha secured over $500 million in a significant Series B funding round led by a consortium featuring Ipai, Bosch Ventures, and Schwarz Group. This investment highlights the global confidence in their technologies and their potential to redefine the AI landscape across Europe and beyond. With the launch of PhariaAI, an enterprise-grade operating system for generative AI, Aleph Alpha reaffirms its leadership, providing comprehensive frameworks for creating, deploying, and distributing sovereign generative AI technologies tailored for both enterprises and governmental needs.
Featured models
| Model | Released | Context | Input price ($/1M) | Output price ($/1M) | License | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleph Alpha Luminous Base | 2022-10-12 | 2k | $0.02 | $0.06 | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Aleph Alpha Luminous Extended | 2022-10-12 | 8k | $0.04 | $0.12 | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Aleph Alpha Luminous Supreme | 2022-10-12 | 16k | $0.08 | $0.24 | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Model families
Recent releases
- Aleph Alpha Luminous Base- 2022-10-12
- Aleph Alpha Luminous Extended- 2022-10-12
- Aleph Alpha Luminous Supreme- 2022-10-12
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FAQ
Who founded Aleph Alpha and when?
Aleph Alpha was founded in 2019 and is associated with Heidelberg, Germany.
What models has Aleph Alpha released?
Aleph Alpha ships 3 models across 1 family: Aleph Alpha Luminous.
Is Aleph Alpha's technology open source?
Aleph Alpha's models are proprietary.
Where is Aleph Alpha headquartered?
Aleph Alpha is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany.
What is Aleph Alpha known for?
Pioneering Trustworthy Explainable AI Solutions. Its most prominent tracked family is Aleph Alpha Luminous.
How can I access Aleph Alpha's models?
Aleph Alpha's models are available via Aleph Alpha.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-22. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.