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Free OpenRouter models & credits

OpenRouter gives you one API to reach hundreds of models, including a rotating set of free ‘:free’ variants — and says its Free plan works without a payment method.

The short answer

With OpenRouter’s free models you get 50 requests a day (20 a minute) at no cost. Buying $10 of credits, once, lifts the daily cap to 1,000 free-model requests — useful once you move past prototyping.

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    OpenRouter free models (:free)

    Call a rotating set of LLMs free through OpenRouter's ':free' model variants — 50 requests/day with no purchase, 1,000/day after buying $10 in credits.

    Free value
    50 requests / day
    Card required
    No card
    Application deadline
    No deadline stated
    Allowance resets
    Every day · reset time not stated · timezone not stated — 50/day without purchase; 1,000/day after purchasing at least $10 in credits. Also limited to 20/minute. Reset time and timezone are not stated in the pricing FAQ.
    Who
    Anyone with an OpenRouter account. The higher 1,000/day cap requires a one-time $10 credit purchase.

    Available subject to the provider eligibility and usage conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I use OpenRouter for free?
Create an account at openrouter.ai, generate an API key, and call any model whose name ends in “:free”. Free models are capped at 20 requests a minute and 50 a day with no purchase, and failed attempts count toward the daily cap. OpenRouter says its Free plan works without a payment method.
How do I get 1,000 free requests a day on OpenRouter?
Once you have purchased at least $10 in credits (a one-time, lifetime threshold), your free-model daily limit rises from 50 to 1,000 requests per day.
Which OpenRouter models are free?
OpenRouter maintains a rotating catalogue of “:free” model variants from various providers. The exact list changes over time, so check openrouter.ai/models?max_price=0 for what is currently free.