Yandex
6 models across 2 families · Latest: Alice AI LLM (2026-02)
Innovative AI merges search with language
Yandex's portfolio covers 4 active models across 2 current families, spanning long context. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.
Covers 1 workload area across 4 active tracked models; last verified 2026-05-19.
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- Comparing model families before committing to a flagship
- Migration and pricing follow-ups across 4 tracked models
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Active models
4
Current models from this lab, excluding deprecated ones
Active families
2
Current model families from this lab
Open catalog
0 open
0 open source / 0 open weights
Lowest output price
Not tracked
No provider output pricing linked yet
Latest dated release
2026-02-01
Alice AI LLM
Freshness
2026-05-19
Researched 60d ago
Information
Release cadence
Showing 5 recent dated releases (full timeline below). Latest: Alice AI LLM (2026-02-01).
Where this lab wins
- Long-context: 1 tracked model with context-token or InfiniteBench-class signal.
Flagship quality / price signal
Flagship: YandexGPT 5.1 Pro (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.
Yandex is an AI research organization founded in 1997. Innovative AI merges search with language. Yandex ships 2 model families totaling 6 models, with the most recent release Alice AI LLM in 2026-02. Notable families include Alice AI and YandexGPT. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they are added. Researchers and evaluators. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every Yandex model.
About
Yandex, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Moscow, has positioned itself as a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence with a notable focus on generative AI and large language models (LLMs). Demonstrating a commitment to innovation, Yandex does not just rely on existing models but actively engages in the creation and refinement of its own AI technologies. A prime example of this is their development of YaLM 100B, which boasts more parameters than any comparable open-source model available commercially. This model exemplifies Yandex’s efforts to push the limits of LLM technology, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible to the public 1. Further showcasing its innovative spirit, Yandex has engineered AQLM and PV-Tuning, groundbreaking LLM compression methods. These techniques allow significant reductions in model size—up to 8 times—while maintaining 95% response quality. This advancement not only slashes the cost and resource demands for LLM deployment but also democratizes access to sophisticated AI technologies for a more extensive range of users and developers 510. Incorporating its AI capabilities into its existing ecosystem, Yandex has integrated LLM technology directly into its search engine through the development of YandexGPT. This has led to the creation of the Neuro product, which enhances user experience by providing detailed, contemporary answers to natural language queries, sourcing materials when relevant 11. Moreover, through Alice, an AI-driven conversational assistant integrating multiple services, Yandex underscores its capacity to craft versatile and sophisticated AI applications that transcend traditional scope 7. A distinctive aspect of Yandex's AI strategy is its focus on the Russian language and market. Unlike many LLMs primarily trained on English data, YandexGPT is meticulously designed to grasp the intricacies of the Russian language and its cultural milieu, catering specifically to Russian-speaking users 4. This focus grants Yandex a competitive edge in its domestic market. Beyond LLMs, Yandex's AI prowess extends across other areas such as computer vision, speech recognition, and machine translation, emphasizing a holistic approach to AI and underscoring Yandex's dedication to advancing AI-driven products and services 3.
Featured models
| Model | Released | Context | Input price ($/1M) | Output price ($/1M) | License | Openness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice AI LLM | 2026-02-01 | 32k | - | - | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| YandexGPT 5.1 Pro | 2025-08-28 | 128k | - | - | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| YandexGPT Pro 5 | 2025-02-25 | 32k | - | - | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Model families
Recent releases
- Alice AI LLM- 2026-02-01
- YandexGPT 5.1 Pro- 2025-08-28
- YandexGPT Pro 5- 2025-02-25
- YandexGPT 5 Lite- 2025-02-25
- YandexGPT Pro- 2023-06-01
FAQ
Who founded Yandex and when?
Yandex was founded in 1997 and is associated with Moscow, Russia.
What models has Yandex released?
Yandex ships 6 models across 2 families: Alice AI and YandexGPT.
Is Yandex's technology open source?
Yandex's models are proprietary.
Where is Yandex headquartered?
Yandex is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.
What is Yandex known for?
Innovative AI merges search with language. Its most prominent tracked family is Alice AI.
How can I access Yandex's models?
Yandex's models are available via Yandex Cloud YandexGPT API.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-19. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.