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A community-curated directory of AI models, APIs, and tools that can be used at no cost, from open-weight models to free API tiers and local runners.

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What is it?

Awesome Free Models is a curated list for developers who want to use AI without paying. It groups resources into sections such as open-weight models you can download and self-host, free API providers with usable tiers, image and video generation, free API routers, local inference tools, chatbot UIs, coding assistants, embeddings, RAG and vector databases, agent frameworks, MCP servers, and evaluation tools.

Each entry is a short description with a link, and many include notes on current free-tier limits, rate caps, sign-up requirements, or whether a service has been discontinued. The list is dated and states when links were last checked, since free tiers change often. Several entries flag services that have shut down, moved to paid plans, or become unreachable.

The list is most useful as a starting point for finding which providers and tools currently offer free access, and for comparing self-hosting options against hosted free APIs.

Key features

  • 01Covers open-weight models, free API providers, and local inference tools in one list
  • 02Notes free-tier limits, rate caps, and sign-up requirements for many services
  • 03Flags services that were discontinued, became paid, or became unreachable
  • 04Organized into about 20 sections, from chatbot UIs to evaluation tools
  • 05Lists the date of the last link check for each section

Use cases

  • Finding a free hosted API to prototype an AI feature without a credit card
  • Choosing an open-weight model and a local runner for self-hosted experiments
  • Comparing free tiers across providers before committing to one
  • Discovering free image, audio, or coding-assistant tools

Quick start

  1. 1

    Open the awesome list on GitHub and browse the categories

  2. 2

    Or visit the project's website to browse the directory

Things to know

  • This is a curated list, not software, so there is nothing to install or run.
  • Free tiers and free model lineups change often and some listed links are unreachable or require authentication.
  • Some listed free offers are limited trials, such as ZeroLimitAI's 3-day trial, rather than permanent free use.

Topics

#ai#llm#free-api#open-weights#local-llm#awesome-list#inference

FAQ

What is awesome-free-models?
A community-curated directory of AI models, APIs, and tools that can be used at no cost, from open-weight models to free API tiers and local runners. Awesome Free Models is a curated list for developers who want to use AI without paying. It groups resources into sections such as open-weight models you can download and self-host, free API providers with usable tiers, image and video generation, free API routers, local inference tools, chatbot UIs, coding assistants, embeddings, RAG and vector databases, agent frameworks, MCP servers, and evaluation tools.
Is awesome-free-models free to use? What license does it have?
awesome-free-models is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is awesome-free-models still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to awesome-free-models was on Oct 11, 2026.
What can I use awesome-free-models for?
Finding a free hosted API to prototype an AI feature without a credit card Choosing an open-weight model and a local runner for self-hosted experiments Comparing free tiers across providers before committing to one Discovering free image, audio, or coding-assistant tools
How do I install awesome-free-models?
Open the awesome list on GitHub and browse the categories Or visit the project's website to browse the directory
Where can I get awesome-free-models?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/12britz/awesome-free-models

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