LLM
GA
Open weights
PLaMo 2 Prime
Japanese chat, translation and code assistance
Release2025-10
Context33K
Max output—
Parameters13B
Local / VRAM16–32 GB
LicenseOpen weights
Overview
PLaMo 2 Prime is a model in the LLM category from Preferred Networks. It was released in 2025-10. The vendor is based in Japan. Best for: Japanese chat, translation and code assistance.
Notes: Positioning from the vendor site; specs, access and pricing can change — verify before production use.
Strengths
- Japanese quality
- Runs locally
- Small footprint
Limits
- Custom license
- Narrow language coverage
Specifications
| Vendor | Preferred Networks |
|---|---|
| Category | LLM |
| Release | 2025-10 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Open weights |
| License name | PLaMo community license |
| Commercial use | Not specified |
| Parameters | 13B |
| Context window | 33K |
| Input modalities | Text |
| Output modalities | Text |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1 |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 16–32 GB |
| System RAM | 24–48 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free (self-host) |
| Confidence | Medium |
| Vendor country | Japan |
| Vendor type | Open lab |
Pricing & hardware
Free (self-host)
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 16–32 GB. Approximate system RAM: 24–48 GB. API access is available.