Preferred Networks
1 model across 1 family · Latest: PLaMo-13B (2023-10)
Japanese foundation models for enterprise AI.
Preferred Networks's portfolio covers 1 active model 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 1 active tracked model; last verified 2026-06-29.
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- Teams evaluating general LLM work across this lab's releases
- Comparing model families before committing to a flagship
- Migration and pricing follow-ups across 1 tracked models
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- Choosing a hosting provider without opening a model page for price ladders
Active models
1
Current models from this lab, excluding deprecated ones
Active families
1
Current model families from this lab
Open catalog
1 open
1 open source / 0 open weights
Lowest output price
Not tracked
No provider output pricing linked yet
Latest dated release
2023-10-01
PLaMo-13B
Freshness
2026-06-29
Researched 28d ago
Information
Release cadence
Showing 1 recent dated release (full timeline below). Latest: PLaMo-13B (2023-10-01).
Where this lab wins
Not enough capability or benchmark coverage yet to call strengths for this lab.
Flagship quality / price signal
Flagship: PLaMo-13B (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.
Preferred Networks is a Japanese AI research organization founded in 2014. Japanese foundation models for enterprise AI. Preferred Networks ships 1 model family totaling 1 model, with the most recent release PLaMo-13B in 2023-10. Notable families include PLaMo. 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 Preferred Networks model.
About
Preferred Networks (PFN) is a leading Japanese AI startup that develops the PLaMo family of large language models trained on English and Japanese data. PLaMo 2 adopts the Samba hybrid architecture combining Mamba2 SSM with sliding window attention, while PLaMo 3 NICT was developed in collaboration with Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology. The company offers models ranging from 1B to 100B parameters.
Featured models
| Model | Released | Context | Input price ($/1M) | Output price ($/1M) | License | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLaMo-13B | 2023-10-01 | 4k | - | - | Apache 2.0 | Open source |
Model families
Recent releases
- PLaMo-13B- 2023-10-01
FAQ
Who founded Preferred Networks and when?
Preferred Networks was founded in 2014 and is associated with Tokyo, Japan.
What models has Preferred Networks released?
Preferred Networks ships 1 model across 1 family: PLaMo.
Is Preferred Networks's technology open source?
All tracked models are released under Apache 2.0.
Where is Preferred Networks headquartered?
Preferred Networks is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
What is Preferred Networks known for?
Japanese foundation models for enterprise AI. Its most prominent tracked family is PLaMo.
How can I access Preferred Networks's models?
Preferred Networks's provider availability is tracked on model pages as API and hosting data is verified.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-29. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.