---
title: "free-llm-api-keys vs free-llm-api-resources"
type: "comparison"
canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys-vs-cheahjs-free-llm-api-resources"
tools: ["alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys", "cheahjs-free-llm-api-resources"]
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# free-llm-api-keys vs free-llm-api-resources

Neutral, constraint-first comparison with live GitHub stats.

| | [free-llm-api-keys](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys.md) | [free-llm-api-resources](/tools/cheahjs-free-llm-api-resources.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tagline | Free LLM API keys for GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok — updated daily. | A list of free LLM inference resources accessible via API. |
| Stars | 3,176 | 26,359 |
| Forks | 362 | 2,742 |
| Open issues | 5 | 57 |
| Language | - | Python |
| Adopt for | Free LLM API keys offers a collection of free access tokens for popular language models including GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Grok. These keys are updated daily and can be used without any credit card or sign‑ | The free-llm-api-resources repository curates a list of services that offer free access or trial credits for Large Language Model (LLM) usage through APIs. |
| Persona | - | - |
| Runtime | - | - |
| License | Released under MIT License, allowing for free use and modification within the terms specified. | - |
| Categories | LLM Frameworks | Inference & Serving |

## Trust and health

_Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._

| | [free-llm-api-keys](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys.md) | [free-llm-api-resources](/tools/cheahjs-free-llm-api-resources.md) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Days since push | 0d | 1d |
| Open issues (now) | 5 | 57 |
| Security scan | Not scanned | No lockfile |
| Full report | [trust report](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/cheahjs-free-llm-api-resources/trust.md) |

**Typed relationship:** free-llm-api-keys _(alternative)_ free-llm-api-resources

"free-llm-api-keys" provides free API keys for various LLMs, similar to the list of free inference resources in "free-llm-api-resources." Both serve as sources to access different large language models without requiring a credit card or registration.

## Decision facts: free-llm-api-keys

- **Adopt for:** Free LLM API keys offers a collection of free access tokens for popular language models including GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Grok. These keys are updated daily and can be used without any credit card or sign‑
- **License detail:** Released under MIT License, allowing for free use and modification within the terms specified.

## Decision facts: free-llm-api-resources

- **Adopt for:** The free-llm-api-resources repository curates a list of services that offer free access or trial credits for Large Language Model (LLM) usage through APIs.

## Choose when

### Choose free-llm-api-keys if…

- "free-llm-api-keys" provides free API keys for various LLMs, similar to the list of free inference resources in "free-llm-api-resources." Both serve as sources to access different large language models without requiring a credit card or registration.
- Tags unique to free-llm-api-keys: api-key, free-api, large-language-models, api.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- - **Frequent Updates**: Ideal if you require frequent key updates (3-5 times daily) to manage budget constraints or circumvent usage limits.

### Choose free-llm-api-resources if…

- "free-llm-api-keys" provides free API keys for various LLMs, similar to the list of free inference resources in "free-llm-api-resources." Both serve as sources to access different large language models without requiring a credit card or registration.
- Tags unique to free-llm-api-resources: llama, gemini, openai, claude.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- - **When exploring various large language models**: The repository offers links to numerous providers, each with their specific LLMs and free tier limits. This is ideal if you're evaluating different

## When NOT to use free-llm-api-keys

- - **Critical Applications**: Not appropriate for applications that require high reliability and uptime as keys might expire or run out of budget unexpectedly.
- - **Compliance-Driven Projects**: Avoid if your project is subject to stringent data handling regulations, given the shared nature of public API keys which can lead to unauthorized usage.

## When NOT to use free-llm-api-resources

- - **For heavy or commercial usage**: Given the inherent limitations of the free tiers (e.g., 50 requests/day on OpenRouter), this resource might not suffice for applications requiring more substantial
- requests.
- technical_details_available: false
- free_version_limitations_and_pricing_model_known: true

## Common questions

### What is the difference between free-llm-api-keys and free-llm-api-resources?

free-llm-api-keys: Free LLM API keys for GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok — updated daily.. free-llm-api-resources: A list of free LLM inference resources accessible via API.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.

### When should I choose free-llm-api-keys over free-llm-api-resources?

Choose free-llm-api-keys over free-llm-api-resources when "free-llm-api-keys" provides free API keys for various LLMs, similar to the list of free inference resources in "free-llm-api-resources." Both serve as sources to access different large language models without requiring a credit card or registration; Tags unique to free-llm-api-keys: api-key, free-api, large-language-models, api; Also covers LLM Frameworks; - **Frequent Updates**: Ideal if you require frequent key updates (3-5 times daily) to manage budget constraints or circumvent usage limits.

### When should I choose free-llm-api-resources over free-llm-api-keys?

Choose free-llm-api-resources over free-llm-api-keys when "free-llm-api-keys" provides free API keys for various LLMs, similar to the list of free inference resources in "free-llm-api-resources." Both serve as sources to access different large language models without requiring a credit card or registration; Tags unique to free-llm-api-resources: llama, gemini, openai, claude; Also covers Inference & Serving; - **When exploring various large language models**: The repository offers links to numerous providers, each with their specific LLMs and free tier limits. This is ideal if you're evaluating different.

### When should I avoid free-llm-api-keys?

- **Critical Applications**: Not appropriate for applications that require high reliability and uptime as keys might expire or run out of budget unexpectedly. - **Compliance-Driven Projects**: Avoid if your project is subject to stringent data handling regulations, given the shared nature of public API keys which can lead to unauthorized usage.

### When should I avoid free-llm-api-resources?

- **For heavy or commercial usage**: Given the inherent limitations of the free tiers (e.g., 50 requests/day on OpenRouter), this resource might not suffice for applications requiring more substantial requests. technical_details_available: false free_version_limitations_and_pricing_model_known: true

### Is free-llm-api-keys or free-llm-api-resources more popular on GitHub?

free-llm-api-resources has more GitHub stars (26,359 vs 3,176). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.

### Are free-llm-api-keys and free-llm-api-resources open source?

Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.

### Where can I find alternatives to free-llm-api-keys or free-llm-api-resources?

GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at /tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/alternatives and /tools/cheahjs-free-llm-api-resources/alternatives (/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/alternatives.md, /tools/cheahjs-free-llm-api-resources/alternatives.md), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.

### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?

Yes. The markdown twin at /compare/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys-vs-cheahjs-free-llm-api-resources.md mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.

### Which is better maintained, free-llm-api-keys or free-llm-api-resources?

free-llm-api-keys: Very active. free-llm-api-resources: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.

### Where are the full trust reports for free-llm-api-keys and free-llm-api-resources?

GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: free-llm-api-keys: /tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/trust; free-llm-api-resources: /tools/cheahjs-free-llm-api-resources/trust.

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**Machine-readable endpoints**

- JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys)
- LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt)
- Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt)

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