L5 · Inference-as-a-Service
Inference-as-a-Service — Frequently Asked Questions
Token-economy platforms that serve models by the token — inference is now ~2/3 of accelerator demand.
What is the Inference-as-a-Service topic on aiinframap?
Inference-as-a-Service sits on layer L5 of the AI physical-infrastructure stack. Platforms that serve and fine-tune (mostly open) models via API on a per-token basis — distinct from renting raw GPUs. Baseten (~$13B), Fireworks AI, Together AI (~$1B ARR), and Nebius Token Factory lead the software side; Groq and Cerebras pair custom inference silicon with the service. Anchor companies: Baseten, Fireworks AI, Together AI, Nebius, Groq, Cerebras.
How big is the Inference-as-a-Service market?
Market size estimate is generated by the market module and may not yet be populated for this topic. See /topic/inference-as-a-service/market when available.
Who are the top companies in Inference-as-a-Service?
aiinframap currently tracks 5 active companies in this topic. Names include: Baseten, Fireworks AI, Together AI, Groq, Cerebras. Full list: /topic/inference-as-a-service/companies.
How does aiinframap track companies in Inference-as-a-Service?
Companies are tracked through five evidence axes — talent signals (job postings + specialties), business signals (funding / partnerships), product launches, capex disclosures, and customer wins. See /topic/inference-as-a-service/companies for the active company set and /topic/inference-as-a-service/strategy for the synthesised outlook.
Where is Inference-as-a-Service headed in the next 12 months?
Strategic outlook is generated by the strategy module. See /topic/inference-as-a-service/strategy for the current narrative and inflection-point watch list.
How fresh is aiinframap data on Inference-as-a-Service?
Business + talent signals refresh daily via SEC EDGAR / LinkedIn / Greenhouse / Crunchbase collectors. Business modules regenerate weekly. Last-updated timestamps are visible on every public page.
Can I get this data via API?
Yes — JSON endpoints: /api/v1/topics/inference-as-a-service (topic-level), /api/v1/companies/<slug> (per-company), /api/v1/tools/<layer>/<slug> (per-tool). All free, no auth required, cacheable.
Where can I get weekly updates on Inference-as-a-Service?
aiinframap Weekly newsletter ships every Friday with topic-specific lead stories, top signals, and hiring radar. Subscribe at /weekly.