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OpenRouter Free Models
Free model variants through the OpenRouter API
About this offer
Experiment with models that explicitly offer a :free variant in OpenRouter’s catalog. The free entry has its own availability, context window and provider endpoints.
- Provider
- OpenRouter
- Region
- Supported regions; see provider
Terms
Rate limits and model availability vary. A fallback to a paid model is billed at that model’s price
use only free variants for a zero-cost workflow.
Eligibility
OpenRouter account and API key; a model with a listed free variant.
How to claim
- Open the official provider page linked here.
- Check your account eligibility, current limits and any payment requirements.
- Choose the free plan or evaluation access described by the provider; review usage before upgrading.
Offer details can change. Last checked: 2026-10-28.