EXAONE 3.5 7.8B

Good fit for

People researching bilingual English/Korean text workflows with a specific downloadable model.

Why consider it

The exact provider card identifies an instruction-tuned 7.8B model with English/Korean focus and a documented chat template.

Main limitations

This release uses noncommercial terms, not an unrestricted open-source license. A suitable system prompt is recommended. The 32,768-token advertised context still requires runtime configuration and memory. Generated facts may be outdated or false.

Cost and access

No subscription or hosted token fee for local inference within permitted uses. Hardware, electricity and setup are separate. EXAONE AI Model License Agreement 1.1-NC applies. Free local download means permitted noncommercial use, not blanket commercial rights.

Getting started

Install a compatible Ollama version, review the model license, then run: ollama run exaone3.5:7.8b. API means the local runtime API, not a hosted endpoint included with the model.