GitHub Models Free API and Pricing Guide
GitHub Models is the model testing and API entry point inside GitHub Marketplace for developers already working in the GitHub ecosystem. It is useful for comparing OpenAI, Meta, Mistral, and other models from one developer account before moving a prompt, agent, or coding workflow to a production provider or Azure AI route. Free quota, model availability, and rate limits are dynamic, so verify the GitHub Models page and your account dashboard before production.
🎁 Free Tier
Daily Limit: Free playground and limited API requests are available for signed-in GitHub users; model-specific quota and rate limits can change
| Model | Context | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| openai/gpt-4o-mini | model dependent | GitHub Models quota and account dependent | Useful for quick OpenAI-model tests inside the GitHub ecosystem |
| meta/Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct | model dependent | GitHub Models quota and account dependent | Common open-model test route |
| mistral-ai/Mistral-small | model dependent | GitHub Models quota and account dependent | Useful for comparing Mistral-style API behavior |
🔑 Free API
Free Credits: Free GitHub Models quota for signed-in GitHub accounts; paid Azure AI / provider routes may be required for production
Rate Limit: Model, account, and preview quota dependent; verify current GitHub Models limits before automation
GitHub Models provides a model playground, API-key testing, and OpenAI SDK-compatible examples; the free path is best for developer smoke tests, not production SLA assumptions.