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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.
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
Production readiness checklist
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.
额度变动提醒
想知道免费额度、价格或可用性变化？先订阅提醒，后续也可以对比官方平台、API 网关和同类替代方案。
订阅提醒 → 获取 OpenLLMAPI Key → 比较 API 网关 →Related internal links
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
- 2026-06-06
- 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.