The best open-weight AI models
Updated February 2026 · 5 models · ranked by open-weight, by price
Open-weight models can be self-hosted for data control and cost predictability. These come from providers shipping open or open-weight releases, ranked by hosted price.
| # | Model | Input | Output | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Llama 4 Scout Meta | $0.20 | $0.40 | 512K |
| 2 | DeepSeek V4 DeepSeek | $0.40 | $1.20 | 256K |
| 3 | Codestral 2 Mistral | $0.50 | $1.50 | 256K |
| 4 | Llama 4 Maverick Meta | $0.60 | $0.90 | 1M |
| 5 | Mistral Large 3 Mistral | $2.00 | $6.00 | 256K |
1. Llama 4 Scout
Meta · $0.20 in / $0.40 out per 1M · 512K context · Aug 2025
Compact open-weight model for cheap, self-hosted inference and edge deployment.
2. DeepSeek V4
DeepSeek · $0.40 in / $1.20 out per 1M · 256K context · Jan 2026
Open-weight MoE model with strong reasoning and coding at a very low price.
3. Codestral 2
Mistral · $0.50 in / $1.50 out per 1M · 256K context · Nov 2025
Code-specialized model tuned for autocomplete, fill-in-the-middle, and refactors.
4. Llama 4 Maverick
Meta · $0.60 in / $0.90 out per 1M · 1M context · Aug 2025
Open-weight model you can self-host — strong coding with permissive licensing.
5. Mistral Large 3
Mistral · $2.00 in / $6.00 out per 1M · 256K context · Feb 2026
European frontier model with strong multilingual and function-calling support.