NVIDIA
NVIDIA
Speech model · United States ·Aug 2025

Canary 1B v2

Speech Open (Restricted)
1B
Parameters

About Canary 1B v2

Canary 1B v2 is an AI model developed by NVIDIA, in the speech category, released in 2025, made available as an open-weights model with 1B params.

On this page you'll find Canary 1B v2's full specifications. Review provider pricing and benchmark scores below, or compare Canary 1B v2 head-to-head with other speech models.

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What is Canary 1B v2?

Canary 1B v2 is an AI model developed by NVIDIA, in the speech category, released in 2025. It is tracked on GenAIList with its specifications, benchmark scores and provider pricing.

Who created Canary 1B v2?

Canary 1B v2 was developed by NVIDIA and released in 2025.

Is Canary 1B v2 open source or proprietary?

Canary 1B v2 ships as an open-weights model: you can download and self-host the weights, though the licence may place some restrictions on use.

How much does Canary 1B v2 cost?

Pricing for Canary 1B v2 depends on the provider. See the providers table on this page for the latest API rates.

How does Canary 1B v2 perform on benchmarks?

Benchmark scores for Canary 1B v2 are listed on this page as they are published. You can compare it head-to-head with other models on the GenAIList compare tool.

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