PALM-2

What is PALM-2?

PALM-2 is an AI model developed by Google, classified as a text model. It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As a proprietary model, it is available via Google's cloud API.

Pricing & Costs in 2026

PALM-2 does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Some models offer access via enterprise plans or research programs. Check Google's official website for up-to-date availability and pricing.

Benchmarks & Performance

PALM-2 was evaluated on 2 different benchmarks, covering categories like Coding, overall. Results show moderate performance across available evaluations.

It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.

Recommended Use Cases

PALM-2 specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.

Comparison with Alternatives

In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, PALM-2 competes directly with similarly capable models. Key competitors include GPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), and open source models like Llama (Meta) and Qwen (Alibaba). The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.

For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.