Gemini 2.5 Flash is free on 3 providers today. Permanent free tiers come first, then one-time trials.
| Provider | API model ID | Context | Free limits | Sign-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google AI Studio | gemini-2.5-flash |
1M | Varies by model (per-model limits are now shown only inside AI Studio) | No card |
| Vercel AI Gateway | google/gemini-2.5-flash |
1M | Lower per-model limits than the paid tier (429 on excess) | Free account |
| Google Vertex AI express mode (Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform) Trial | gemini-2.5-flash |
1M | Gemini 2.5 models: 10 RPM; Gemini 3 models: dynamic limits | Free account |
Free lists change often. Each provider page shows its full limits and code examples, and every change is logged in the changelog. Want to call it from Claude Code or Cursor? Use the setup generator.