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ERNIE Bot (Wenxin)

Baidu, CN

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.4/5

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📊 Quick Facts

Pricing ModelFreemium
Categorychat
Users80M+
Founded2023
HQBeijing, China
EmployeesPart of Baidu (40,000+ total employees)
Monthly Visits80M+
LanguagesChinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish
PlatformWeb, iOS, Android, API, Baidu AI Cloud, Baidu Search
DeploymentCloud + Open Source (ERNIE models)
Data Snapshot2026-09-18

📝 About ERNIE Bot (Wenxin)

Wenxin Yiyan (ERNIE Bot) is Baidu's conversational AI with strong search integration and enterprise focus. Previously paid Professional tier is now free, with enhanced enterprise options.

💰 Pricing

  • Pro: ~US$8.56/mo

✨ Key Features

Deep Baidu search integrationEnterprise-focused featuresGood Chinese language supportImage generationCoding assistanceWenxin Yige image modelEnterprise deployment optionsIndustry-specific solutions

🏷️ Tags

chatchinesesearchenterprise

⚖️ Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

  • Excellent Baidu search integration
  • Strong enterprise focus
  • Professional tier now free
  • Good for Chinese business use cases

✗ Cons

  • Less focused on consumer chat
  • Geopolitical considerations
  • Western users may prefer alternatives

🎯 Use Cases

• conversation
• content-creation
• assistance

✔ Best For

Chinese Language TasksEnterprise SearchDocument ProcessingKnowledge QAContent GenerationAI Education

🧠 Models

  • ERNIE 4.5
  • ERNIE Speed

🔗 Integrations

Baidu SearchBaidu MapsBaidu CloudBaidu HealthBaidu Smart Mini ProgramsBaidu ApolloPaddlePaddle

📈 Benchmarks

C-Eval: 92.8%
MMLU: 83.6%
GSM8K: 88.2%
HumanEval: 78.5%
NLPCC: Top-tier Chinese NLU

📅 History

Mar 2023 Launch - Initial release
2024 Professional tier - Paid Professional tier introduced
2025 Free Professional - Professional tier made free, refunds issued
2026 Enterprise focus - Enhanced enterprise solutions

❓ FAQ

Is ERNIE Bot free?

Yes, ERNIE Bot consumer chat is free. API services have usage-based pricing via Baidu AI Cloud.

What is ERNIE stand for?

Enhanced Representation through kNowledge IntEgration.

How does ERNIE compare to GPT?

ERNIE excels in Chinese language tasks and has deep integration with Baidu's ecosystem including search, maps, and cloud services.

🔒 Data & Compliance

Data PolicyData stored on Baidu Cloud servers per Chinese regulations. ERNIE Bot processes data per Baidu privacy policy.
ComplianceChina Cybersecurity Law, PIPL, Data Security Law, MLPS 2.0
Content ModerationChinese content regulations; Baidu content safety systems
Data RetentionPer Baidu Cloud data retention policies; enterprise customizable

🌐 Social & Community

💬 Reviews

Baidu AI Studio: 4.5/5,OpenCompass: Strong Chinese performance,GLUE Chinese: Top-tier

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