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Gemini API free tier
LLM Daily API OpenAI-compatible Global
Google AI Studio’s “Gemini API free tier”: Free tier for Gemini Flash and other models, 5–30 RPM / per-model daily caps. Requirements: Account. Resets daily; actual limits as shown in the AI Studio quota panel. Verified 2026-11-08 — check the official page before claiming.
At a glance
| Free allowance | Free tier for Gemini Flash and other models, 5–30 RPM / per-model daily caps |
|---|---|
| Provider | Google AI Studio |
| Category | LLM |
| Access | API |
| OpenAI-compatible | Yes |
| China direct | Not marked |
| Requirements | Account |
| Cadence | Daily |
| Reset | Resets daily; actual limits as shown in the AI Studio quota panel |
| Ends | No fixed end date |
| Verified | 2026-11-08 |
| Source | Lanlan repo · verified against official page (Source page) |
What is free
Free tier for Gemini Flash and other models, 5–30 RPM / per-model daily caps.
Requirements
Requirements: Account. China-direct status unconfirmed; actual availability needs live testing.
How to claim
- Log in to AI Studio
- create an API key
- call Gemini Flash / Flash-Lite; long context up to 1M.
Claim on the vendor’s official page →
Interface & models
The claim steps mention Gemini Flash / Flash-Lite. Which models are in the free tier is per the AI Studio quota panel. Base URL: not stated — check the official page.
How often does it reset? Does unused allowance roll over?
Reset: Resets daily; actual limits as shown in the AI Studio quota panel.
Rollover: whether unused allowance rolls over is not stated — check the official page.
What happens when it runs out? Will I be charged?
What happens when the allowance runs out is not stated (whether it stops or switches to paid). Before claiming, confirm on the vendor’s official page: whether a card is required, and whether there is a “stop when exhausted” type switch.
Data / training policy
Free-tier data may be used to improve Google products. Other data policies per the vendor’s official terms.
Notes
- Free-tier data may be used to improve Google products
- Requires network access to Google
FAQ
Does Google AI Studio’s “Gemini API free tier” require a credit card?
No, per the verified requirements; the requirements are: Account. Check the official page for the latest requirements.
How often does Google AI Studio’s free allowance reset?
Per the listing: Resets daily; actual limits as shown in the AI Studio quota panel.
Does Google AI Studio’s free allowance work from mainland China?
China-direct status is unconfirmed. Whether a proxy is needed, and whether each part (website, API, payment) is reachable, needs live testing — check the official page.
Disclaimer: this page’s information comes from the vendor official page (verified 2026-11-08); allowances can change or end at any time — check the official page before claiming.