LLM
GA
Open source
IndicTrans 2
Indian-language translation
Release2023-11
Context1K
Max output—
Parameters1.1B
Local / VRAM4–8 GB
LicenseOpen source
Overview
IndicTrans 2 is a model in the LLM category from AI4Bharat. It was released in 2023-11. The vendor is based in India. Best for: Indian-language translation.
Notes: Positioning from the vendor site; specs, access and pricing can change — verify before production use.
Strengths
- 24 Indic languages
- Open source
- Lightweight
Limits
- Translation only
- Short context
Specifications
| Vendor | AI4Bharat |
|---|---|
| Category | LLM |
| Release | 2023-11 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Open source |
| License name | MIT |
| Commercial use | Not specified |
| Parameters | 1.1B |
| Context window | 1K |
| Input modalities | Text |
| Output modalities | Text |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1 |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 4–8 GB |
| System RAM | 8–16 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free (self-host) |
| Confidence | Medium |
| Vendor country | India |
| Vendor type | Research |
Pricing & hardware
Free (self-host)
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 4–8 GB. Approximate system RAM: 8–16 GB. API access is available.