Granite 4.2 8B
Open weightToolsIBM · Released August 2026
Granite 4.2 8B is a dense reasoning model from IBM. It is suited for mathematics, code generation, multilingual dialogue, and agentic workflows that need multi-step reasoning.
It belongs to IBM's open-weight Granite family, small enterprise-licensed models sized for self-hosting.
Facts and pricing
- Provider
- IBM
- Context window
- 131K tokens
- Input price
- 0.72 credits / 1M tokens ($0.060 raw)
- Output price
- 3.0 credits / 1M tokens ($0.25 raw)
- Vision (image input)
- No
- Tool calling
- Yes
- Extended reasoning
- No
Credits are what Zeplik bills: 1 credit = $0.10, computed from the raw provider rate with a 1.20x margin. Raw prices shown per 1M tokens.
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What Granite 4.2 8B is best for
- Everyday chat and drafting on an open-weight model with transparent lineage
- Tool use and agents: reliably calls functions, so it can search, run skills and drive workflows
Example prompts
Prompts that suit a open weight model like Granite 4.2 8B:
- Draft a project update from these rough notes
- Explain how HTTPS works to a curious teenager
- Turn this list of features into a changelog entry
- Brainstorm objections to this proposal and how to answer them
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Granite 4.2 8B?
- Granite 4.2 8B is an AI model by IBM. Granite 4.2 8B is a dense reasoning model from IBM. It is suited for mathematics, code generation, multilingual dialogue, and agentic workflows that need multi-step reasoning.
- How much does Granite 4.2 8B cost on Zeplik?
- Input tokens cost 0.72 credits per million and output tokens 3.0 credits per million (1 credit = $0.10; the raw provider rates are $0.060 and $0.25 per million). New accounts start with free credits.
- How long can a conversation with Granite 4.2 8B be?
- Granite 4.2 8B has a 131K-token context window (131,072 tokens), which covers the conversation plus any documents you attach.
- Does Granite 4.2 8B support images and tools?
- Granite 4.2 8B is text-only and supports tool calling.
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More you can do with Granite 4.2 8B
- 468 AI skillsReady-to-run expert methods for writing, data, code and more, each running on Granite 4.2 8B or any model you pick.
- 997 integrationsConnect Gmail, Slack, GitHub, Notion and hundreds more so the assistant can work in your apps.
- Simple pricingPlus, Pro and Max plans with a monthly credit allowance that works across every model.