38 models across 11 families · Latest: Phi-4 Mini Reasoning (2026-05)
Advancing the state-of-the-art in AI and computing.
Microsoft Research's portfolio covers 37 active models across 11 non-obsolete families, with task labels spanning coding, rag, and long context. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.
Portfolio context: 6 decision-task tags, 37 active tracked models, latest research stamp 2026-05-22.
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- Teams evaluating coding, rag, and long context across this lab's releases
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Active models
37
Non-deprecated SKUs linked to this researcher
Active families
11
Non-obsolete families in coverage
Open catalog
27 OSS
0 open-weight (text match)
Decision task tags
6
Mapped to the site-wide task taxonomy
Latest dated release
2026-05-16
Phi-4 Mini Reasoning
Freshness
2026-05-22
Researched 2d ago
Release cadence
Showing 5 recent dated ships (full timeline below). Latest spotlight: 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: 5 tracked models with multimodal benchmark coverage.
Flagship quality / price signal
Anchor SKU: Phi-2 (best sourced coding Q/$ in this portfolio).
Coding task grade A · benchmark humaneval score 59.7 · cheapest tracked output from ladder $0.070 per 1M tokens
Microsoft Research is an American AI company founded in 1991. Advancing the state-of-the-art in AI and computing. Microsoft Research ships 11 model families totaling 38 models, with the most recent release Phi-4 Mini Reasoning in 2026-05. Notable families include Phi-4, Harrier, and Phi-3. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they are added.
About
Microsoft Research is a leading research institution that drives innovation in AI and computing. Their work on machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and human-computer interaction has led to significant advancements in these fields. Notable contributions include the development of the Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit (CNTK) for deep learning and breakthroughs in conversational AI with the Xiaoice chatbot. Software engineers and SaaS executives can benefit from following Microsoft Research's work to stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in AI and computing, which can be applied to enhance Microsoft products and services, as well as inspire new innovations in the industry.
Featured models
| Model | Released | Context | Input price ($/1M) | Output price ($/1M) | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi-4 Mini Reasoning | 2026-05-16 | 128K | - | - | Proprietary |
| Harrier OSS v1 27B | 2026-03-30 | 32768 | - | - | MIT |
| Harrier OSS v1 0.6B | 2026-03-30 | 32768 | - | - | MIT |
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
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 38 models across 11 families: Phi-4, Harrier, and Phi-3.
Is Microsoft Research's technology open source?
Some Microsoft Research models are open-weight (Phi-4 Reasoning Vision 15B, Phi 4 Reasoning Plus, and Phi 4 Reasoning); others are proprietary (Phi-4 Mini Reasoning, Phi-4 Mini Flash Reasoning, and Phi 4 Multimodal Instruct).
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: 2026-05-22. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.