BGE-M3 is free on 2 providers today. Permanent free tiers come first, then one-time trials.
| Provider | API model ID | Context | Free limits | Sign-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeInference | bge-m3 |
8K | Not published ("generous quota"; HTTP 429 when rate-limited) | No card |
| OVH AI Endpoints | bge-m3 |
8K | 2 RPM per IP per model (anonymous, free); 400 RPM with a key (pay-as-you-go) | Free account |
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