Model deprecations
We regularly update our platform with the latest and most advanced open-source models. As newer models are introduced, older ones are periodically retired and marked as deprecated. While no longer part of our standard cloud offering, deprecated models remain accessible through our On Request tier.
The On Request tier includes these deprecated models and select models not available in the standard SambaCloud offering. These models can be provisioned on a dedicated node upon request and represent the complete set of models previously supported by SambaNova. To request access, please contact our sales team.
See the complete list of On Request models.
This document outlines our deprecation process, provides guidance on migration, and maintains a historical record of deprecated models with their recommended alternatives.
Deprecation process
Notifications
- Production models: Production models will receive a deprecation notice of two to three weeks at a minimum, depending on usage patterns and the availability of newer versions.
- Preview models: Preview models may graduate to Production based on popularity and usage. Preview models with lower adoption may be deprecated and moved to the On Request tier with minimal notice.
Communication channels
All notifications will be delivered through at least one of the communication channels listed below:
- Email: Users of models scheduled for deprecation will be notified via email. The email will provide details about the deprecation timeline and available alternative models, including recommended replacements.
- Documentation: Model deprecation changes will be recorded on this documentation page, including the deprecation date and recommended replacement models.
- SambaCloud Playground: Models scheduled for deprecation will be clearly labeled in the SambaCloud Playground to inform users of their upcoming retirement.
Migration options
When a model is scheduled for deprecation, users have the options described below.
Transition to a newer model
Evaluate and select either the recommended replacement model or another option from our cloud offerings that best fits your application’s requirements.
Request a dedicated instance
For critical applications that require continued access to a deprecated model, users may request a dedicated instance. This instance will be set up exclusively for you, subject to additional costs and setup time. For more details, visit the On Request Models page and contact our sales team to provision a dedicated node for access.
Migration steps
To ensure a smooth transition from a deprecated model to a supported alternative, please follow the steps below:
Deprecation notice
Be attentive to email notifications and SambaCloud platform notifications regarding model deprecations.
Evaluate alternatives
Review our documentation to identify and select a suitable replacement model from our offerings.
Implement and test
Integrate your chosen model into your application, conduct necessary testing to ensure compatibility, and deploy your model into production. When migrating to new models, please note that you may need to adjust your prompts to optimize performance.
Complete your migration
To avoid service disruptions, finalize the transition by fully migrating your workload and application to your selected alternative model before the scheduled deprecation date.
Deprecation Record
All model deprecations are listed below, by date, with the most recent announcements at the top.
June 25, 2025
On June 11, 2025, we notified users of the following model deprecations and category changes, which were moved from Production to Preview. We recommend transitioning to the suggested replacement models as soon as possible to avoid any disruptions.
Models moving from Production to Preview:
| Model ID | Change Date |
|---|---|
Llama-3.3-Swallow-70B-Instruct-v0.4 | 6/25/2025 |
E5-Mistral-7B-Instruct | 6/25/2025 |
Models that are being deprecated and moved to On Request only:
| Model ID | Removal date | Recommended replacement |
|---|---|---|
Meta-Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct | 6/25/2025 | DeepSeek-V3-0324,Meta-Llama-3.3-70B-Instruct |
Meta-Llama-3.2-1B-Instruct | 6/25/2025 | Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct |
Meta-Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct | 6/25/2025 | Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct |
Meta-Llama-Guard-3-8B | 6/25/2025 | N/A |
QwQ-32B | 6/25/2025 | DeepSeek-V3-0324,Llama-4-Maverick-17B-128E-Instruct |
Qwen2-Audio-7B-Instruct | 6/19/2025 | Whisper-Large-v3 |
Llama-4-Scout-17B-16E-Instruct | 6/19/2025 | Llama-4-Maverick-17B-128E-Instruct |
April 14, 2025
On March 31, 2025, we notified users of the following model deprecations. We recommend transitioning to the suggested replacement models as soon as possible to avoid any disruptions.
Models that are being deprecated and moved to On Request only:
| Model ID | Removal date | Recommended replacement |
|---|---|---|
Llama-3.1-Tulu-3-405B | 4/14/2025 | DeepSeek-V3-0324,Meta-Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct |
Llama-3.1-Swallow-70B-Instruct-v0.3 | 4/14/2025 | Llama-3.3-Swallow-70B-Instruct-v0.4 |
Meta-Llama-3.1-70B-Instruct | 4/14/2025 | Meta-Llama-3.3-70B-Instruct |
Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct | 4/14/2025 | Meta-Llama-3.3-70B-Instruct,DeepSeek-V3-0324 |
Qwen2.5-Coder-32B-Instruct | 4/14/2025 | DeepSeek-V3-0324,Llama-4-Maverick-17B-128E-Instruct |
Llama-3.2-90B-Vision-Instruct | 4/14/2025 | Llama-4-Maverick-17B-128E-Instruct |
Llama-3.2-11B-Vision-Instruct | 4/14/2025 | Llama-4-Maverick-17B-128E-Instruct |