Image
GA
Open source
BAGEL 2
An open model combining understanding, generation and editing
Release2026-01
Context8K
Max output—
Parameters14B
Local / VRAM24–32 GB
LicenseOpen source
Overview
BAGEL 2 is a model in the Image category from ByteDance (BAGEL). It was released in 2026-01. The vendor is based in China. Best for: An open model combining understanding, generation and editing.
Strengths
- Apache-2.0
- Multimodal
- Editing
Limits
- Slow
- Heavy hardware
Specifications
| Vendor | ByteDance (BAGEL) |
|---|---|
| Category | Image |
| Release | 2026-01 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Open source |
| License name | Apache-2.0 |
| Commercial use | Allowed |
| Parameters | 14B |
| Architecture | MoE multimodal |
| Context window | 8K |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Video |
| Output modalities | Image, Text |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1-4 |
| Resolution | 1MP |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 24–32 GB |
| System RAM | 32–64 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free weights |
| Confidence | Medium |
| Vendor country | China |
| Vendor type | Research |
Pricing & hardware
Free weights
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 24–32 GB. Approximate system RAM: 32–64 GB. API access is available.