What happened: Migrating from closed to open source models, Together

Together AI outlines a migration strategy from closed-source to open-source AI models, claiming weeks to months instead of years.

Why it matters: Migrating from closed to open source models, Together

Engineering teams evaluating cost savings and operational flexibility should consider this when planning model infrastructure changes.

The guide assumes existing traffic data for evaluation and doesn't address vendor lock-in risks or long-term open-source model stability concerns.

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Together AI · Published September 16, 2026 · 3 min read

What happened: Together AI outlines a migration strategy from closed-source to open-source AI models, claiming weeks to months instead of years.
Why it matters: Engineering teams evaluating cost savings and operational flexibility should consider this when planning model infrastructure changes.
Watch out: The guide assumes existing traffic data for evaluation and doesn't address vendor lock-in risks or long-term open-source model stability concerns.

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