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Groq vs SambaNova: Battle of Free Inference Speed Kings

Groq 和 SambaNova 深度对比：自研芯片、推理速度、免费额度、模型规模，两大免费高速推理平台谁更强？

Quick decision

Groq vs SambaNova: Battle of Free Inference Speed Kings: pricing, free API, and limits

Quick answer: choose Groq if its free tier, model family, or ecosystem fits your app better; choose SambaNova if it gives better free API credits, pricing, or access for your workflow. This comparison focuses on free tier, API pricing, limits, setup, and practical alternatives.

Free tierGroq: 6000 tokens/min (Llama 3.3 70B) · SambaNova: 30 RPM (no total cap)

Free APIFree tier（永久免费） vs Free tier（永久免费）

Best checkCredits, rate limits, setup friction

DecisionTest both if rank, latency, or access matters

Groq detailsFree tier, API credits, limits and setup SambaNova detailsFree tier, API credits, limits and setup Free AI API directoryCompare all free credits and limits

Groq

80pts

1 wins

SambaNova

80pts

0 wins

🤝 It's a tie — both have their strengths

📊 Side-by-Side

🧠 Model Details

Groq6 models

Llama 3.3 70B Versatile

📐 128k⚡ 30 RPM / 6000 TPM

World's fastest inference, 6000 tokens/min free, LPU chip accelerated

Llama 4 Scout 17B

📐 128k⚡ 30 RPM / 6000 TPM

Meta Llama 4 Scout, MoE architecture, free to use

Llama 4 Maverick 17B

📐 128k⚡ 30 RPM / 6000 TPM

Meta Llama 4 Maverick, MoE architecture, free to use

Mixtral 8x7B

📐 32k⚡ 30 RPM / 5000 TPM

MoE architecture, cost-effective

Gemma 2 9B

📐 8k⚡ 30 RPM / 15000 TPM

Google Gemma 2, ultra-fast small model

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

📐 128k⚡ 30 RPM / 6000 TPM

DeepSeek R1 distilled, strong reasoning

SambaNova5 models

Llama 3.1 405B

📐 128k⚡ 30 RPM

World's largest open-source model, completely free, RDU chip accelerated, ultra-fast

Llama 3.3 70B

📐 128k⚡ 30 RPM

Free to use, accelerated by custom RDU chip

DeepSeek R1

📐 128k⚡ 30 RPM

Reasoning model, free to use, 671B MoE

DeepSeek V3

📐 128k⚡ 30 RPM

DeepSeek V3 latest, free to use

Qwen 2.5 72B

📐 128k⚡ 30 RPM

Alibaba Qwen, free to use

🎯 Which should you choose?

Choose Groq if…

you want 6000 tokens/min (Llama 3.3 70B) on the free tier, plus Free tier（永久免费） for API tests.

Choose SambaNova if…

you want 30 RPM (no total cap) on the free tier, plus Free tier（永久免费） for API tests.

FAQ

Which is better, Groq or SambaNova?

Groq and SambaNova are closely matched in this comparison. Test both if your workload depends on model quality, API latency, or regional access.

Does Groq have a free tier?

Yes. Groq lists 6000 tokens/min (Llama 3.3 70B) for free users.

Does SambaNova have a free tier?

Yes. SambaNova lists 30 RPM (no total cap) for free users.

Which one is better for API experiments?

Groq offers Free tier（永久免费）; SambaNova offers Free tier（永久免费）. Choose the option with enough credits and rate limits for your prototype.

Source snapshot

Data source: yangmao.ai provider YAML tracker plus curated comparison notes. Official dashboards can change credits, limits, model availability, and pricing without notice; verify in the provider console before production.

yangmao.ai comparison slug: groq-vs-sambanova
Groq source: https://groq.com
SambaNova source: https://sambanova.ai
Dataset freshness: Groq: 2026-06-15 · SambaNova: 2026-06-15
Decision data: Free tier, API credits, rate limits, model list, China access notes, and curated comparison dimensions from the yangmao.ai provider tracker.

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Groq vs SambaNova: Battle of Free Inference Speed Kings: pricing, free API, and limits

Groq

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📊 Side-by-Side

🧠 Model Details

🎯 Which should you choose?

Choose Groq if…

Choose SambaNova if…

FAQ

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