# Replicate

> Run open-source AI models with a simple cloud API.

Source: https://trustkite.com/review/replicate/
Last updated: 2026-10-24

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## About Replicate

Replicate lets developers run open-source AI models with a simple API, without managing servers or GPUs. Thousands of community models for images, video, audio and text are available, and you can deploy your own models.

You pay only for the compute time used. Replicate was acquired by Cloudflare in 2025. It is popular with developers who want to add image generation, video, speech or language models to an app quickly and experiment with many models before choosing one.

## Key facts

- Founded: 2019
- Based in: United States
- Category: AI Developer Platforms
- Pricing: Paid
- Available on: API, Web
- Website: replicate.com

## Key features

- Run open models via API
- Thousands of community models
- Deploy custom models
- Pay-per-use compute
- Fine-tuning

## Best for

- Developers adding AI features
- Image and video app builders
- Prototyping with open models

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