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Best Model Hosting 2026
Facts read 21 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
Model hosting tools provide ways to deploy and run AI models through hosted or self-managed setups. This list helps buyers compare plans, platforms, deployment choices, model support and operating features.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Runpod Serverless | 5.2 | — | — | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Cloudflare Stream | 5.1 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 10 Oct 2026 |
| 03 BentoML | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Baseten | 4.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Modal | 4.4 | $250 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Replicate | 4.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 07 KServe | 4.0 | Free plan | Free plan | API, Self-hosted | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Alibaba Cloud Machine Learning Platform for AI | 3.7 | $0.06 usage-based | Free plan | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Cohere North | 3.7 | — | — | Web, Self-hosted | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 10 fal | 3.7 | — | — | Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
The page is ordered by newest releases first, using figures makers publish, with no scoring. Use plan levels, deployment type, custom model hosting, autoscaling, GPU inference, supported runtimes and deployment regions to assess free access and paid starting points.
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Cloudflare Stream
Stream suits organizations distributing live or on-demand video across web and mobile platforms.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.1 Visit
03
BentoML
WebLinuxAPI+1 Record4.7 Visit
04
Baseten
WebAPISelf-hosted Record4.4 Visit
05
Modal
WebAPI Record4.4 Visit
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Azure Machine Learning
Web — Record2.3 Visit It suits teams running forecasting, time-series, evaluation, or automated machine-learning workflows on the web.
Before you choose
Compare free and paid access
Look for a no-cost tier before you choose a service. Pricing models include freemium and paid options, and listed paid entry points can differ.
A free trial may be available. Review the maker's terms and the paid-from price before moving beyond trial access.
Match the deployment type
Assess browser-based hosting alongside API and self-hosted deployment. Self-hosted options can suit teams that need to manage where models run.
Listed environments span web, API, self-hosted, Linux, macOS and iOS. Confirm that the tool supports the environment you plan to use.
Check custom model hosting
If you need to bring your own model, compare the custom model hosting field. Confirm the deployment type and supported runtimes alongside that capability.
Review inference and scaling
GPU inference can affect how a hosted model runs. Compare GPU inference support with autoscaling when your workload can change over time.
Check runtime and regions
Supported runtimes show which model software environments a tool can use. Deployment regions indicate where the service can operate, so check both against your requirements.
Questions
Do model hosting tools offer free plans?
Some tools in this category include a free plan, while others charge from the outset. Check the plan shown for the tool you are considering.
Can I try a model hosting tool before paying?
Some tools in this category provide a free trial. Trial terms differ, so review the maker's current offer.
Which platforms can these tools run on?
The listed environments are web, API, self-hosted, Linux, macOS and iOS. The supported platform depends on the tool.
What hosting features should I compare?
Assess deployment type, custom model hosting, autoscaling, GPU inference, supported runtimes and deployment regions.
How should I compare pricing?
Check the pricing model, whether a free plan exists, and the listed paid-from price. Databricks Mosaic AI lists a 14-day trial.
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