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DeepInfra Python API Setup

Use this page when you need a working Python starting point for DeepInfra, then validate quota and model names in the official console before production.

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Quick verdict

Free API: Free trial credits / promotional balance varies by account
Rate limits: Model and account dependent; verify dashboard before production
Best model starting point: meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct
Mainland China access: proxy/relay likely needed

Provider fit matrix

Best fit Image generation prototypes, creative automation, and media workflows

Watch out Image/video credits can burn faster than chat tokens; test with small batches first

Production fallback Keep at least one compatible backup provider before shipping

Production readiness checklist

Quota gate Start inside Free trial credits / promotional balance varies by account; log usage before adding retries or batch jobs.

No-card check Try the free path first, then confirm whether billing is required for API keys, higher RPM, or production endpoints.

Regional smoke test Run signup, dashboard, DNS, TLS, and first API call checks from mainland China before launch.

Source freshness Snapshot date: 2026-05-31; official quota and pricing can change without notice.

Python setup snapshot

Start with the smallest possible embeddings request, then move the key to your server-side secret manager before production.

import OpenAI from 'openai';

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: process.env.DEEPINFRA_TOKEN,
  baseURL: 'https://api.deepinfra.com/v1/openai',
});

const completion = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model: 'meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct',
  messages: [{ role: 'user', content: 'Say hello from DeepInfra.' }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);

Free API and pricing notes

Free trial credits / promotional balance varies by account

Offers serverless APIs, OpenAI-compatible chat endpoints, and many open-source models; free credits and pricing vary by account and model.

Access and production risk

Relay or proxy may be needed

Mainland China reliability is not guaranteed; keep OpenLLMAPI, OpenRouter, SiliconFlow, or local models as fallbacks.

How to set it up

Create or locate your provider API key in the official dashboard.

Install the OpenAI-compatible Python SDK or the provider-supported SDK.

Set the API key in an environment variable instead of hard-coding secrets.

Run a small DeepInfra embeddings request with meta-llama/Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct.

Watch free credits, RPM/TPM limits, response shape, and error messages before scaling.

Credit-change alerts

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Source snapshot

Data source: yangmao.ai provider YAML tracker plus provider docs reviewed by the daily crawler. Official dashboards can change quota and pricing without notice; verify before production.

yangmao.ai provider id: deepinfra
Official source: https://deepinfra.com
Last updated: 2026-05-31
Free tier: Free serverless model testing after account signup; exact quota varies by model and promotion
API credits: Free trial credits / promotional balance varies by account
Rate limit: Model and account dependent; verify dashboard before production
Access note: Mainland China reliability is not guaranteed; keep OpenLLMAPI, OpenRouter, SiliconFlow, or local models as fallbacks.

FAQ

Does DeepInfra have a free API?

Yes. Current yangmao.ai record: Free trial credits / promotional balance varies by account. Rate limit note: Model and account dependent; verify dashboard before production.

Is DeepInfra OpenAI-compatible?

The recorded setup uses an OpenAI-compatible pattern or SDK-style call. Validate the latest base URL and model names in DeepInfra docs.

Can I use DeepInfra from mainland China?

DeepInfra may need a proxy or relay from mainland China. Test latency and signup before production.

What should I do when DeepInfra credits run out?

Compare the alternatives below, check /en/free-ai-api/, and shortlist official providers or API gateway options before production.