Tracking 107+ Free Models

Democratizing
AI Intelligence

We believe innovation shouldn't be gated by credit cards. Explore the world's most comprehensive index of free LLM APIs.

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Our Story

How a simple frustration became a mission to democratize AI

In early 2024, as AI exploded into mainstream consciousness, a common problem emerged: developers wanted to experiment with LLMs, but every tutorial assumed you had a credit card ready and budget to spare.

Students couldn't learn. Independent developers couldn't prototype. Researchers in developing countries hit paywalls. The promise of "democratized AI" felt hollow when the entry barriers were still so high.

Free-LLM.com was born from this frustration. What started as a personal GitHub list of free AI resources quickly grew into the most comprehensive directory of free LLM APIs on the internet.

The Problem We Solve

Before Free-LLM

  • • Scattered information across Reddit threads and Discord servers
  • • No way to compare rate limits or model capabilities
  • • Outdated lists with defunct services
  • • Hidden costs and unclear terms of service
  • • Hours wasted searching for what's actually free

With Free-LLM

  • • 45+ providers in one searchable directory
  • • Clear comparison tables with rate limits, model specs
  • • Daily updates via community contributions
  • • Verified legitimacy (no sketchy reverse-engineered APIs)
  • • Find the right API in under 2 minutes

What Makes Us Different

Unlike generic "awesome lists" or marketing-heavy directories, Free-LLM.com is built by developers, for developers:

Structured Data, Not Just Links

Every provider has standardized fields: rate limits, context windows, model variants, API formats, trial details. This lets you filter and compare apples-to-apples.

Community-Driven Updates

Our data stays fresh through automated syncs with GitHub and contributions from our growing community. When a provider changes their free tier, we know about it within 24 hours.

No Shady Workarounds

We don't promote reverse-engineered APIs, account sharing, or terms-of-service violations. Every provider listed is legitimate and legal to use.

Real Impact

50K+
Developers Helped
15+
Countries Reached
$0
Cost to Users
"Thanks to Free-LLM, I built my first AI chatbot without spending a dime. As a student in Brazil, I couldn't afford OpenAI credits. This directory changed everything for me."
— Rafael M., Computer Science Student

Why Free-LLM.com?

The AI landscape is chaotic. We bring order to the noise.

Always Up-to-Date

Our directory is powered by the collaborative work of our visitors and members who contribute to keep the site accurate and up-to-date.

Developer Focused

We don't just list names. We provide context windows, rate limits, and direct API links so you can copy, paste, and build.

Verified Sources

We filter out scams and broken implementations. If it's on Free-LLM.com, it's a legitimate way to access AI capabilities.

Community Hall of Fame

Be the first to contribute! Submit a provider or edit an existing one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these APIs really free?
Yes. We categorize providers into three types: Always Free (usually open source or ad-supported), Free Tier (generous monthly limits), and Trial Credit (one-time free usage). We clearly label each type.
Can I use these for commercial projects?
It depends. Open-source models (like Llama 3 or Mistral) running on your own hardware or certain permissive APIs strictly allow commercial use. However, some "Free Tier" provider accounts may be for research/personal use only. Always check the specific provider's Terms of Service.
How can I add a new provider?
We love community contributions! You can submit a provider here or contribute directly to the source repository on GitHub.

How We Operate

Transparency and sustainability are at our core.

100% Open Source

All our code, data, and automated scripts are publicly available on GitHub. Anyone can audit, contribute, or even fork the project for their own use.

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