Microsoft Research
40 models across 12 families · Latest: Phi-4 Mini Reasoning (2026-05)
Advancing the state-of-the-art in AI and computing.
Microsoft Research's portfolio covers 39 active models across 12 current families, spanning coding, rag, and long context. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.
Covers 6 workload areas across 39 active tracked models; last verified 2026-06-07.
Use it for
- Teams evaluating coding, rag, and long context across this lab's releases
- Comparing model families before committing to a flagship
- Migration and pricing follow-ups across 39 tracked models
Do not use it for
- Choosing a hosting provider without opening a model page for price ladders
Active models
39
Current models from this lab, excluding deprecated ones
Active families
12
Current model families from this lab
Open catalog
37 open
33 open source / 4 open weights
Lowest output price
$0.070 /1M
Cheapest tracked output across active models, per 1M tokens
Latest dated release
2026-05-16
Phi-4 Mini Reasoning
Freshness
2026-06-07
Researched 30d ago
Information
Release cadence
Showing 5 recent dated releases (full timeline below). Latest: Phi-4 Mini Reasoning (2026-05-16).
Where this lab wins
- Coding: 8 tracked models with SWE-bench / HumanEval-style scores.
- RAG: 1 tracked model with ruler / needle retrieval benchmarks.
- Long-context: 15 tracked models with context-token or InfiniteBench-class signal.
- Vision: 6 tracked models with multimodal benchmark coverage.
Flagship quality / price signal
Flagship: Phi-2 (best sourced coding quality-per-dollar in this portfolio).
Coding task grade A · humaneval score 59.7 · cheapest tracked output $0.070 per 1M tokens
Microsoft Research is an American AI company founded in 1991. Advancing the state-of-the-art in AI and computing. Microsoft Research ships 12 model families totaling 40 models, with the most recent release Phi-4 Mini Reasoning in 2026-05. Notable families include Phi-4, Harrier, and Phi-3. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they are added. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every Microsoft Research model.
About
Microsoft Research is a leading research institution that drives innovation in AI and computing. Their work on machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and human-computer interaction has led to significant advancements in these fields. Notable contributions include the development of the Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit (CNTK) for deep learning and breakthroughs in conversational AI with the Xiaoice chatbot. Software engineers and SaaS executives can benefit from following Microsoft Research's work to stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in AI and computing, which can be applied to enhance Microsoft products and services, as well as inspire new innovations in the industry.
Featured models
| Model | Released | Context | Input price ($/1M) | Output price ($/1M) | License | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi-4 Mini Reasoning | 2026-05-16 | 128k | - | - | MIT | Open source |
| Harrier OSS v1 27B | 2026-03-30 | 33k | - | - | MIT | Open source |
| Harrier OSS v1 0.6B | 2026-03-30 | 33k | - | - | MIT | Open source |
Model families
Recent releases
- Phi-4 Mini Reasoning- 2026-05-16
- Harrier OSS v1 27B- 2026-03-30
- Harrier OSS v1 0.6B- 2026-03-30
- Harrier OSS v1 270M- 2026-03-30
- Phi-4 Reasoning Vision 15B- 2026-03-12
Top comparisons
- Llama 3.2 1B Instruct vs Phi-3 Mini 4k348
- Mistral Large 2 vs Phi-3 Mini 4k158
- Llama 3 8B Instruct vs Phi-3 Mini 4k146
- Llama 3 70B Instruct vs Phi-3 Mini 4k113
- Phi-4 Mini Flash Reasoning vs Qwen3.5-9B106
- Together AI - Gemma 3n-e4B vs Phi-4 Mini Flash Reasoning98
- Gemma 2 9B SahabatAI Instruct vs Phi-4 Mini Flash Reasoning86
- ByteDance Doubao Seed 2.0 Pro vs Phi-4 Mini Flash Reasoning79
FAQ
Who founded Microsoft Research and when?
Microsoft Research was founded in 1991 and is associated with Redmond, Washington, United States.
What models has Microsoft Research released?
Microsoft Research ships 40 models across 12 families: Phi-4, Harrier, and Phi-3.
Is Microsoft Research's technology open source?
Some Microsoft Research models are open-weight (Phi-4 Mini Reasoning, Phi-4 Reasoning Vision 15B, and Phi-4 Mini Flash Reasoning); others are proprietary (Azure Speech Services (TTS) and Azure Speech Services (STT)).
Where is Microsoft Research headquartered?
Microsoft Research is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, United States.
What is Microsoft Research known for?
Advancing the state-of-the-art in AI and computing. Its most prominent tracked family is Phi-4.
How can I access Microsoft Research's models?
Microsoft Research's models are available via Baseten API, Cloudflare Workers AI, DeepInfra, Fireworks AI, and Microsoft Foundry.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-07. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.