awesome-free-llm-apis

This repository provides a curated list of LLM API providers that offer permanent free tiers for text inference. It categorizes services into direct provider APIs and third-party inference platforms, detailing model capabilities, context windows, and rate limits for each. The collection serves as a resource for developers seeking cost-effective access to various language models without requiring credit card information.

This project serves as a comprehensive, curated directory of LLM providers that offer permanent free tiers for text inference, addressing the challenge of high costs associated with AI development and experimentation. By categorizing services into direct provider APIs and third-party inference platforms, it enables developers to easily identify and integrate cost-effective model endpoints. The repository prioritizes transparency by documenting specific rate limits, context windows, and modality support, helping users navigate the trade-offs between different free-tier constraints and model capabilities.