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You are aI developers and need: Running openly-available AI models like Llama, DeepSeek, Mixtral, Qwen, and Whisper with instant speed
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Groq offers fast AI inference through its hardware and software platform for AI applications

Overview

Groq is a hardware and software platform that delivers exceptional compute speed, quality, and energy efficiency for AI inference. Groq provides cloud and on-prem solutions at scale for AI applications, offering high-performance AI models and API access for developers. It aims to provide faster inference at a lower cost than competitors.

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Best for

Short scenarios where Groq tends to shine.

  • Running openly-available AI models like Llama, DeepSeek, Mixtral, Qwen, and Whisper with instant speed.

    Best for AI developers

How it works

Developers can use Groq by accessing the GroqCloud™ platform or GroqRack™ Cluster. They can move seamlessly from other providers like OpenAI by changing three lines of code, setting the OPENAI_API_KEY to their Groq API Key, setting the base URL, and choosing their model.

Example outputs 1

Sample generations and before/after results for Groq.

Access & connections

Where you can use Groq.

API

Public API available

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Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

  • Fast AI inference
  • LPU™ Inference Engine
  • Cloud and on-prem solutions
  • OpenAI endpoint compatibility

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FAQ 7

What is Groq?
Groq is a hardware and software platform that delivers exceptional compute speed, quality, and energy efficiency for AI inference. Groq provides cloud and on-prem solutions at scale for AI applications, offering high-performance AI models and API access for developers. It aims to provide faster inference at a lower cost than competitors.
How to use Groq?
Developers can use Groq by accessing the GroqCloud™ platform or GroqRack™ Cluster. They can move seamlessly from other providers like OpenAI by changing three lines of code, setting the OPENAI_API_KEY to their Groq API Key, setting the base URL, and choosing their model.
What is Groq?
Groq is a hardware and software platform that delivers exceptional compute speed, quality, and energy efficiency for AI inference.
What solutions does Groq provide?
Groq provides cloud and on-prem solutions at scale for AI applications.
How can I move to Groq from other providers like OpenAI?
You can move seamlessly to Groq by changing three lines of code, setting the OPENAI_API_KEY to your Groq API Key, setting the base URL, and choosing your model.
What AI models does Groq support?
Groq supports openly-available models like Llama, DeepSeek, Mixtral, Qwen, Whisper, and more.
How does Groq compare to competitors in terms of cost?
Groq aims to provide faster inference at a lower cost than competitors.