--- title: "free-llm-api-keys vs awesome-free-llm-apis" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys-vs-mnfst-awesome-free-llm-apis" tools: ["alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys", "mnfst-awesome-free-llm-apis"] --- # free-llm-api-keys vs awesome-free-llm-apis *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick free-llm-api-keys if free-llm-api-keys provides access to free API keys for various large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Grok, updated multiple times daily, without the need for a credit card or user注册; pick awesome-free-llm-apis if awesome-free-llm-apis curates permanent free Large Language Model APIs with notable details on their limitations and access methods. [free-llm-api-keys](https://alistaitsacle.github.io/free-llm-api-keys/) reports 3.2k GitHub stars, 362 forks, and 5 open issues, last pushed Jul 8, 2026. [awesome-free-llm-apis](https://github.com/mnfst/awesome-free-llm-apis) has 7.9k stars, 746 forks, and 17 open issues, last pushed Aug 21, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [free-llm-api-keys's repository](https://github.com/alistaitsacle/free-llm-api-keys) and [awesome-free-llm-apis's repository](https://github.com/mnfst/awesome-free-llm-apis). | | [free-llm-api-keys](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys.md) | [awesome-free-llm-apis](/tools/mnfst-awesome-free-llm-apis.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Free LLM API keys for GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok | List of Permanent Free LLM API | | Stars | 3,176 | 7,852 | | Forks | 362 | 746 | | Open issues | 5 | 17 | | Language | - | JavaScript | | Adopt for | free-llm-api-keys provides access to free API keys for various large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Grok, updated multiple times daily, without the need for a credit card or user注册. | awesome-free-llm-apis curates permanent free Large Language Model APIs with notable details on their limitations and access methods. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | This resource is distributed under the Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication (CC0-1.0) license. | | Categories | Inference & Serving, 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) | [awesome-free-llm-apis](/tools/mnfst-awesome-free-llm-apis.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Active (82%) | | Days since push | 0d | 29d | | Open issues (now) | 5 | 17 | | Stars delta | Unknown | +1.3k (30d) | | Open issues delta | Unknown | -8 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/mnfst-awesome-free-llm-apis/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: free-llm-api-keys - **Pricing:** freemium - The service provides free API keys, but advises users interested in higher availability to contact alistaitsacle@gmail.com. - **Requirements:** No credit card or registration required.; All keys compatible with the OpenAI SDK. - **Adopt for:** free-llm-api-keys provides access to free API keys for various large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Grok, updated multiple times daily, without the need for a credit card or user注册. ## Decision facts: awesome-free-llm-apis - **Pricing:** freemium - The repository lists APIs with permanent free tiers, detailing rate and token limits for those interested in using free Large Language Model services. - **Requirements:** Before integration, ensure that the specific requirements for API access are met to utilize these models without restriction.; Users should review the rate and token limits associated with each API provider to determine suitability based on their project's needs. - **Adopt for:** awesome-free-llm-apis curates permanent free Large Language Model APIs with notable details on their limitations and access methods. - **License detail:** This resource is distributed under the Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication (CC0-1.0) license. ## Choose when ### Choose free-llm-api-keys if… - License: free-llm-api-keys is MIT, awesome-free-llm-apis is CC0-1.0. - Pricing: The service provides free API keys, but advises users interested in higher availability to contact alistaitsacle@gmail.com.. - Requirements: No credit card or registration required.; All keys compatible with the OpenAI SDK.. - Tags unique to free-llm-api-keys: ai, api-key, chatgpt, claude. - Also covers LLM Frameworks. - Ideal for developers who want free access to LLM APIs for prototyping or testing purposes. ### Choose awesome-free-llm-apis if… - License: awesome-free-llm-apis is CC0-1.0, free-llm-api-keys is MIT. - Pricing: The repository lists APIs with permanent free tiers, detailing rate and token limits for those interested in using free Large Language Model services.. - Requirements: Before integration, ensure that the specific requirements for API access are met to utilize these models without restriction.; Users should review the rate and token limits associated with each API provider to determine suitability based on their project's needs.. - Tags unique to awesome-free-llm-apis: ai-agents, anthropic, llm, ollama. - When you need text inference with specialized capabilities like roleplay and storytelling, the Aion Labs API offers a dedicated free tier specifically designed for these purposes. ## When NOT to use free-llm-api-keys - Not recommended for production-grade applications that require consistent and reliable API service, as keys have limited budgets and lifespans of 24-48 hours. - Avoid relying on this tool for projects with high user traffic or frequent requests due to strict rate limits (e.g., 5 RPM). ## When NOT to use awesome-free-llm-apis - Avoid using Aion Labs if your project involves heavy commercial activity, given its limited rate and token limits. - Do not use Cohere for projects that will scale beyond 1,000 API calls per month or require credit card details for access to higher-tier plans. - Google Gemini's free tier is inaccessible in the EU/UK/Switzerland regions and requires consent to let Google improve their products through your usage. - Mistral AI should be avoided if you need strict confidentiality, as they use prompts from users' interactions to refine and train additional model iterations. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between free-llm-api-keys and awesome-free-llm-apis? free-llm-api-keys: Free LLM API keys for GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok. awesome-free-llm-apis: List of Permanent Free LLM API. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose free-llm-api-keys over awesome-free-llm-apis? Choose free-llm-api-keys over awesome-free-llm-apis when License: free-llm-api-keys is MIT, awesome-free-llm-apis is CC0-1.0; Pricing: The service provides free API keys, but advises users interested in higher availability to contact alistaitsacle@gmail.com.; Requirements: No credit card or registration required.; All keys compatible with the OpenAI SDK.; Tags unique to free-llm-api-keys: ai, api-key, chatgpt, claude; Also covers LLM Frameworks; Ideal for developers who want free access to LLM APIs for prototyping or testing purposes. ### When should I choose awesome-free-llm-apis over free-llm-api-keys? Choose awesome-free-llm-apis over free-llm-api-keys when License: awesome-free-llm-apis is CC0-1.0, free-llm-api-keys is MIT; Pricing: The repository lists APIs with permanent free tiers, detailing rate and token limits for those interested in using free Large Language Model services.; Requirements: Before integration, ensure that the specific requirements for API access are met to utilize these models without restriction.; Users should review the rate and token limits associated with each API provider to determine suitability based on their project's needs.; Tags unique to awesome-free-llm-apis: ai-agents, anthropic, llm, ollama; When you need text inference with specialized capabilities like roleplay and storytelling, the Aion Labs API offers a dedicated free tier specifically designed for these purposes. ### When should I avoid free-llm-api-keys? Not recommended for production-grade applications that require consistent and reliable API service, as keys have limited budgets and lifespans of 24-48 hours. Avoid relying on this tool for projects with high user traffic or frequent requests due to strict rate limits (e.g., 5 RPM). ### When should I avoid awesome-free-llm-apis? Avoid using Aion Labs if your project involves heavy commercial activity, given its limited rate and token limits. Do not use Cohere for projects that will scale beyond 1,000 API calls per month or require credit card details for access to higher-tier plans. Google Gemini's free tier is inaccessible in the EU/UK/Switzerland regions and requires consent to let Google improve their products through your usage. Mistral AI should be avoided if you need strict confidentiality, as they use prompts from users' interactions to refine and train additional model iterations. ### Is free-llm-api-keys or awesome-free-llm-apis more popular on GitHub? awesome-free-llm-apis has more GitHub stars (7,852 vs 3,176). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are free-llm-api-keys and awesome-free-llm-apis open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (free-llm-api-keys: MIT, awesome-free-llm-apis: CC0-1.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to free-llm-api-keys or awesome-free-llm-apis? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [free-llm-api-keys alternatives](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/alternatives) and [awesome-free-llm-apis alternatives](/tools/mnfst-awesome-free-llm-apis/alternatives) ([free-llm-api-keys markdown twin](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/alternatives.md), [awesome-free-llm-apis markdown twin](/tools/mnfst-awesome-free-llm-apis/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 [this comparison](/compare/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys-vs-mnfst-awesome-free-llm-apis.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 awesome-free-llm-apis? free-llm-api-keys: Very active. awesome-free-llm-apis: 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 awesome-free-llm-apis? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [free-llm-api-keys trust report](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/trust); [awesome-free-llm-apis trust report](/tools/mnfst-awesome-free-llm-apis/trust). --- **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) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_