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Model registry / AI21 Labs / Jamba / Jamba Mini

Jamba Mini

AI21's efficient, lightweight hybrid SSM-Transformer model for a wide range of tasks

Line

Jamba

Weights

Open

Released

2026-01-01

Context

256K

Input

$0.20 / 1M

Output

$0.40 / 1M

Max output

4K

Coverage

not covered yet

Overview

Jamba Mini is AI21 Labs' efficient, lightweight hybrid SSM-Transformer model for a wide range of tasks. It is part of the Jamba line, following Jamba Large, and is positioned as a smaller, more cost-effective option. Jamba Mini has a context window of 256,000 tokens and a maximum output of 4,096 tokens. It accepts and returns text only. It supports tool calling but not reasoning mode. The weights are open. Pricing starts at $0.20 per million input tokens and $0.40 per million output tokens. The knowledge cutoff is August 22, 2024.

Specs

Released2026-01-01
LineAI21 Labs · Jamba
WeightsOpen
Context256K tokens
Max output4K tokens
Inputtext
Outputtext
ReasoningNo
Tool callingYes
Knowledge cutoff2024-08-22
API idjamba-mini

Pricing

Input$0.20 / 1M tokens
Cached inputnot stated
Output$0.40 / 1M tokens

Against Jamba Large: input $2.00 to $0.20, output $8.00 to $0.40.

Strengths

  • 256k token context window
  • 4,096 token max output
  • Tool calling supported
  • Open weights
  • Priced from $0.20/M input

Best for

  • Reach for it for processing long documents
  • Reach for it for tool-calling workflows
  • Reach for it for text-only generation tasks
  • Reach for it for cost-sensitive deployments

How to access

ProviderModel id
AI21 Labsjamba-mini

1 host serve this model at the price above · the maker's documentation

Jamba: every version

VersionReleasedContextInput
Jamba MiniCurrent2026-01-01256K$0.20
Jamba Large2025-07-01256K$2.00

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FAQ

What is the context window of Jamba Mini?
Jamba Mini has a context window of 256,000 tokens, allowing it to handle very long inputs in a single pass.
Does Jamba Mini support tool calling?
Yes, Jamba Mini supports tool calling, which lets it interact with external functions or APIs. It does not support reasoning mode.
What is the price for Jamba Mini?
Pricing starts at $0.20 per million input tokens and $0.40 per million output tokens. The weights are open, so you can also self-host.
Open weights256K context