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LMSYS Org

LMSYS Org

Researched 46d ago
Flagship Q/$
Quality
$/M out

8 models across 1 family · Latest: Vicuna 13B 16K (2023-10)

Crowdsourced AI model benchmarking

ClassificationJSON / Tool useNon-Profit

LMSYS Org's portfolio covers 8 active models across 1 non-obsolete family, with task labels spanning classification and json / tool use. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.

Portfolio context: 2 decision-task tags, 8 active tracked models, latest research stamp 2026-04-19.

Use this portfolio page for

  • Teams evaluating classification and json / tool use across this lab's releases
  • Readers comparing families before locking a flagship SKU
  • 8 tracked SKUs for migration and pricing follow-ups

Do not stop here for

  • Choosing a hosting provider without opening a model page for price ladders

Active models

8

Non-deprecated SKUs linked to this researcher

Active families

1

Non-obsolete families in coverage

Open catalog

0 OSS

0 open-weight (text match)

Decision task tags

2

Mapped to the site-wide task taxonomy

Latest dated release

2023-10-23

Vicuna 13B 16K

Freshness

2026-04-19

Researched 46d ago

aging

Release cadence

Showing 5 recent dated ships (full timeline below). Latest spotlight: Vicuna 13B 16K (2023-10-23).

Where this lab wins

  • Classification: 6 tracked models with MMLU-class moderation/safety coverage.
  • JSON/tool-use: 6 tracked models with BFCL / Nexus strict-JSON routing coverage.

Flagship quality / price signal

Anchor SKU: Vicuna 13B 16K (best sourced coding Q/$ in this portfolio).

Quality / dollar unavailable for this anchor — missing benchmark coverage and/or output token price on the cheapest ladder route (open the model detail after pricing lands).

LMSYS Org is an American AI research organization founded in 2023. Crowdsourced AI model benchmarking. LMSYS Org ships 1 model family totaling 8 models, with the most recent release Vicuna 13B 16K in 2023-10. Notable families include Vicuna. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they are added. Researchers and evaluators can scan. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every LMSYS Org model.

About

LMSYS Org, an open research initiative based in Berkeley, California, is pioneering the democratization of large model technologies. Established through a collaboration among students and faculty from prestigious institutions such as UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCSD, and CMU, the organization focuses on making advanced tools in artificial intelligence accessible and scalable to all. Their efforts span both machine learning and systems research, emphasizing the training of large language models (LLMs) and the advancement of distributed systems to optimize training and inference processes. A hallmark of LMSYS Org is its commitment to open-source principles, as reflected in the availability of their code and model weights for public use. This dedication underpins many of their groundbreaking projects, like the Chatbot Arena. This innovative platform allows for live, community-driven evaluation of language models, inviting users worldwide to engage in a gamified experience of model comparison. This approach not only provides developers and researchers with valuable real-world feedback but also challenges the conventional static benchmarks by continuously offering a variety of user prompts for assessment. Moreover, LMSYS Org has made strides with its distinct offerings such as Vicuna, an open-source chatbot which rivals some commercial counterparts like ChatGPT in performance. Trained by fine-tuning the LLaMA model on user-generated conversations, Vicuna highlights the organization’s potential to drive significant progress in conversational agents. Additionally, the development of tools such as SGLang, a high-speed serving engine for LLMs and VLMs, and evaluation instruments like MT-Bench and Arena Hard Auto, reveal LMSYS Org’s broad impact in AI model enhancement and evaluation. The influence of LMSYS Org extends beyond just technical advancements. Their community-centric and transparent approach to AI research is pushing the industry towards more inclusive innovation. By opening doors to collaboration and broader access to powerful AI tools, LMSYS Org is not only refining the capabilities of generative AI and LLMs but also setting a new benchmark for how research in this field is conducted and shared globally. Their initiatives are paving the way for the development of more robust and beneficial AI technologies, reflecting their foundational mission to democratize AI advancements.

Featured models

ModelReleasedContextInput price ($/1M)Output price ($/1M)License
Vicuna 13B 16K2023-10-2316k--Noncommercial
Vicuna 13B2023-10-232k$0.10$0.50Noncommercial
Vicuna 7B 16K2023-10-2316k--Noncommercial

Model families

Recent releases

  1. Vicuna 13B 16K- 2023-10-23
  2. Vicuna 13B- 2023-10-23
  3. Vicuna 7B 16K- 2023-10-23
  4. Vicuna 7B- 2023-10-23
  5. Vicuna 13B V1.5 16K- 2023-10-23

FAQ

Who founded LMSYS Org and when?

LMSYS Org was founded in 2023 and is associated with Berkeley, California, United States.

What models has LMSYS Org released?

LMSYS Org ships 8 models across 1 family: Vicuna.

Is LMSYS Org's technology open source?

LLMReference does not yet have enough model license data to classify LMSYS Org's releases.

Where is LMSYS Org headquartered?

LMSYS Org is headquartered in Berkeley, California, United States.

What is LMSYS Org known for?

Crowdsourced AI model benchmarking. Its most prominent tracked family is Vicuna.

How can I access LMSYS Org's models?

LMSYS Org's models are available via GCP Vertex AI, Replicate API, and Together AI.

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Last reviewed: 2026-04-19. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.