StarCoder 2 by BigCode
Transparent, permissively licensed code model trained on The Stack v2.
Code Models Usefulness score 79.3 October 2026 edition
Why StarCoder 2 ranks #35
StarCoder 2 sits at #35 in the October 2026 Top 100 AI Models ranking, placing it among the code models we consider most useful to practitioners this month. Our editors weigh real-world capability, reliability across repeated tasks, cost and latency efficiency, how easy the model is to access, and the strength of its tooling ecosystem.
Best suited for
Teams evaluating code models should shortlist StarCoder 2 when they need transparent, permissively licensed code model trained on the stack v2. As always, run your own evaluation on your data before committing.
How to move up
Rank changes come from measurable improvements — new releases, better documentation, broader availability, or stronger independent benchmark results. Vendors can submit updates through our How to Rank page. Sponsorship cannot move a model's position.
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