Groq

Partial info

Ultra-low-latency inference on custom LPU hardware.

Groq runs open models on its custom LPU inference hardware, delivering very high tokens-per-second and low latency via an OpenAI-compatible API (GroqCloud). It targets latency-sensitive applications.

License

Proprietary

Deployment

Managed

Pricing

Per-token usage pricing; see our live pricing pages.

SDKs / languages

Any (OpenAI API), Python, JavaScript

Founded

2016

Strengths

Exceptional speed (LPU)
OpenAI-compatible
Great for real-time UX

Limitations

Limited model selection
Proprietary hardware/service

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Facts verified 19 July 2026. Neutral summary, not an endorsement; verify current details with the vendor.