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:free free models
LLM Daily API OpenAI-compatible Global
OpenRouter’s “:free free models”: 20 RPM / 50 requests per day; 1,000 per day after the account has been topped up $10. Requirements: Account. Resets daily; model IDs end in :free. Verified 2026-10-27 — check the official page before claiming.
At a glance
| Free allowance | 20 RPM / 50 requests per day; 1,000 per day after the account has been topped up $10 |
|---|---|
| Provider | OpenRouter |
| Category | LLM |
| Access | API |
| OpenAI-compatible | Yes |
| China direct | Not marked |
| Requirements | Account |
| Cadence | Daily |
| Reset | Resets daily; model IDs end in :free |
| Ends | No fixed end date |
| Verified | 2026-10-27 |
| Source | Lanlan repo · verified against official page (Source page) |
What is free
20 RPM / 50 requests per day; 1,000 per day after the account has been topped up $10.
Requirements
Requirements: Account. China-direct status unconfirmed; actual availability needs live testing.
How to claim
- Register on OpenRouter
- create an API key
- call models whose IDs end in :free; one key works across many providers’ models.
Claim on the vendor’s official page →
Interface & models
Call models whose IDs end in :free — one key works across many providers’ models. Base URL: not stated — check the official page.
How often does it reset? Does unused allowance roll over?
Reset: Resets daily; model IDs end in :free.
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.
Notes
- Failed requests also count toward the daily cap
- The free model list changes
FAQ
Does OpenRouter’s “:free free models” require a credit card?
No, per the verified requirements; the requirements are: Account. Check the official page for the latest requirements.
How often does OpenRouter’s free allowance reset?
Per the listing: Resets daily; model IDs end in :free.
Does OpenRouter’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 2026-10-27); allowances can change or end at any time — check the official page before claiming.