Hugging Face
7 facts, each with its source · Latest check 27 Sep 2026
| Fact | Current value | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Made by Source ↗ | Hugging Face (Nvidia agreed to buy it in September 2026) | Verified 27 Sep 2026 |
| Best at Source ↗ | The largest library of open models and datasets | Verified 27 Sep 2026 |
| Watch out for Source ↗ | Every model has its own licence: check it before commercial use | Verified 27 Sep 2026 |
| Free plan Source ↗ | Yes | Verified 27 Sep 2026 |
| Paid plans from Source ↗ | PRO at $9 a month | Verified 27 Sep 2026 |
| Suits Source ↗ | Builders, ML teams | Verified 27 Sep 2026 |
| Ownership Source ↗ | Nvidia agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.93bn (announced 3 September 2026) and says the platform will stay open | Verified 27 Sep 2026 |
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- Open and closed models · Module 5, Meet the models
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