OpenRouter · Inference platform · Free tier
OpenRouter :free model variants
Last checked 8 Nov 2026 · ID openrouter.free-models
Not for production
Every limit below comes from an official source.
Usage rules
- Not for production Good for prototypes, not for a live product. OpenRouter describes free models as low-limit and usually not suitable for production. source (openrouter.ai)
Limits
| Limit | Value | Reset | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requests per minute · per account | 20 | rolling window | 8 Nov 2026 | openrouter.ai Official docs |
| Requests per day · per account Until the account has bought at least 10 credits in its lifetime. | 50 | resets daily (UTC 00:00) | 8 Nov 2026 | openrouter.ai Official docs |
| Requests per day · per account After a lifetime purchase of at least 10 credits. | 1,000 | resets daily (UTC 00:00) | 8 Nov 2026 | openrouter.ai Official docs |
Models
google/gemma-4-31b-it:free
Endpoint (openai compatible): https://openrouter.ai/api/v1
Notes
Extra accounts or keys do not raise limits (capacity is governed globally), and the terms forbid multiple accounts to bypass limits. The :free list rotates; ~18 :free IDs on 2026-10-22. Usage is readable via GET /api/v1/key. The UTC daily reset comes from a third-party docs mirror; confirm.
Sources
- openrouter.ai · Official docs · fetched 8 Nov 2026
- openrouter.ai · Official docs · fetched 8 Nov 2026
- developersdigest.tech · Third-party snapshot · fetched 8 Nov 2026