Baseten

What is Baseten?

Baseten is a machine learning platform for image generation and model deployment. It uses Stable Diffusion for image synthesis, generating realistic digital art from text prompts across various art genres. It can handle imaginative scenarios and complex descriptions, with flexible image outputs.

Baseten launched on November 3, 2022. The source documentation does not include specific details about its founders.

What is Baseten used for?

• Image generation: Create images from text prompts, with support for complex descriptions and custom creations.
• Model deployment and management: Host models, iterate, and experiment without heavy DevOps work. Baseten automates model serving and auto-scaling, offers access to high-performance hardware, and charges only for the compute you use. Free GPU instances are available, with options to choose different instance types.
• Model flexibility: Deploy both open-source and custom models, with control over GPU usage. Support options include dedicated engineering support, and for larger needs, negotiated discounts and self-hosting for enhanced security or use of your own cloud commitments.

Who is Baseten for?

Baseten is designed for engineers, machine learning teams, and engineering teams who need a robust platform to deploy and manage ML models.

How to use Baseten

Baseten is a hosted platform, so usage centers on deploying models rather than installing desktop software. To get started, you can use free GPU instances, choose an instance type, and deploy open-source or custom models. Baseten handles serving and autoscaling, and you pay only for the compute you use.