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SiliconFlow Free Tier Guide

Before signing up for SiliconFlow, check three things: free quota, free API availability, and whether it works reliably from your location.

Quick verdict

Model	Context	Limit	Notes
DeepSeek-V3 (hosted)	`64k`	`Rate limited`	Free hosting of multiple open-source models
Qwen2.5-72B (hosted)	`32k`	`Rate limited`	Free access to Qwen large model

Yes

¥14 · Varies

¥14 free credits on signup, some small models free forever

Direct access

Chinese service, direct access in China. Top choice for Chinese developers to access open-source model APIs.

Start from the main SiliconFlow profile and confirm whether it fits your task.

Create an API key after signup and use the ¥14 first.

Run one or two real tasks before paying or switching providers.

If access is unstable, compare relay options or local alternatives.

Qwen (Alibaba) No explicit limit StepFun No explicit limit Google AI (Gemini) Gemini free tier unlimited Anthropic API N/A Anyscale credit-based Baichuan AI No explicit limit SiliconFlow alternatives Open the full alternatives list

Does SiliconFlow have a free tier?

Yes. Current record: Varies by model. Always confirm on the official site before relying on it.

Can I try the SiliconFlow API for free?

Yes. Current record: ¥14, rate limit: Varies.

Can I use SiliconFlow without a credit card?

You can usually try free product features first, but card requirements may change on signup.

What are good SiliconFlow alternatives?

Check the alternatives section below or open the SiliconFlow alternatives page.