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OctoAI Free API Guide

OctoAI has a tracked free API path, with $10 free credits and rate limit notes of 60 RPM.

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Quick verdict

Free API: $10 free credits
Rate limits: 60 RPM
Best model starting point: Llama 3.3 70B
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 $10 free credits; 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: 2026-06-05; official quota and pricing can change without notice.

Python setup snapshot

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

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="your-octoai-key",
    base_url="https://text.octoai.run/v1"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="meta-llama-3.3-70b-instruct",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

cURL smoke test

Use this to verify endpoint, auth header, model name, response shape, and quota before adding SDK abstractions.

curl https://text.octoai.run/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $OCTOAI_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "Llama 3.3 70B",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello from yangmao.ai"}]
  }'

Free API and pricing notes

$10 free credits

New users get $10 free credits, supports text and image generation

Access and production risk

Relay or proxy may be needed

Requires proxy in China. Use openllmapi.com as proxy.

Decision checklist

Check OctoAI free credits and rate limits.

Compare same-category providers and Mainland China access needs.

Pick the provider with the clearest no-card/free API path for testing.

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: octoai
Official source: https://octo.ai
Last updated: 2026-06-05
Free tier: credit-based
API credits: $10 free credits
Rate limit: 60 RPM
Access note: Requires proxy in China. Use openllmapi.com as proxy.

FAQ

Does OctoAI have a free API?

Yes. Current yangmao.ai record: $10 free credits. Rate limit note: 60 RPM.

Is OctoAI OpenAI-compatible?

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

Can I use OctoAI from mainland China?

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

What should I do when OctoAI credits run out?

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