--- title: "free-llm-api-keys vs modelz-llm" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys-vs-tensorchord-modelz-llm" tools: ["alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys", "tensorchord-modelz-llm"] --- # free-llm-api-keys vs modelz-llm *GraphCanon updated Oct 1, 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 modelz-llm if modelz-llm offers an OpenAI compatible API for various large language models, including LLaMA, Vicuna, and ChatGLM, with support for embeddings. [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. [modelz-llm](https://modelz.ai) has 274 stars, 27 forks, and 12 open issues, last pushed Oct 11, 2023. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [free-llm-api-keys's repository](https://github.com/alistaitsacle/free-llm-api-keys) and [modelz-llm's repository](https://github.com/tensorchord/modelz-llm). | | [free-llm-api-keys](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys.md) | [modelz-llm](/tools/tensorchord-modelz-llm.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Free LLM API keys for GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok | OpenAI compatible API for LLMs and embeddings | | Stars | 3,176 | 274 | | Forks | 362 | 27 | | Open issues | 5 | 12 | | Language | - | Python | | 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. | Modelz-llm offers an OpenAI compatible API for various large language models, including LLaMA, Vicuna, and ChatGLM, with support for embeddings and other functionalities. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks | Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [free-llm-api-keys](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys.md) | [modelz-llm](/tools/tensorchord-modelz-llm.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Dormant (18%) | | Days since push | 0d | 1073d | | Open issues (now) | 5 | 12 | | Stars delta | Unknown | -2 (30d) | | Open issues delta | Unknown | 0 (30d) | | Owner type | User | Organization | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/tensorchord-modelz-llm/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: modelz-llm - **Pricing:** freemium - The tool is free to use under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional services or support might incur costs. - **Requirements:** Min 4 GB RAM; Installation can be done via pip or from source for GPU support. - **Adopt for:** Modelz-llm offers an OpenAI compatible API for various large language models, including LLaMA, Vicuna, and ChatGLM, with support for embeddings and other functionalities. - **License detail:** Apache-2.0 ## Choose when ### Choose free-llm-api-keys if… - License: free-llm-api-keys is MIT, modelz-llm is Apache-2.0. - 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. - Ideal for developers who want free access to LLM APIs for prototyping or testing purposes. ### Choose modelz-llm if… - License: modelz-llm is Apache-2.0, free-llm-api-keys is MIT. - Pricing: The tool is free to use under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional services or support might incur costs.. - Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Installation can be done via pip or from source for GPU support.. - Tags unique to modelz-llm: llm, nlp, openai-api, transformer. - When you need an OpenAI compatible API for large language models like LLaMA, Vicuna, and ChatGLM. ## 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 modelz-llm - If your project specifically requires a different API format that is not compatible with OpenAI's API. - When the specific models supported by Modelz-llm do not meet your project's needs. - If you are working in a non-Python environment and cannot use Python packages. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between free-llm-api-keys and modelz-llm? free-llm-api-keys: Free LLM API keys for GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok. modelz-llm: OpenAI compatible API for LLMs and embeddings. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose free-llm-api-keys over modelz-llm? Choose free-llm-api-keys over modelz-llm when License: free-llm-api-keys is MIT, modelz-llm is Apache-2.0; 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; Ideal for developers who want free access to LLM APIs for prototyping or testing purposes. ### When should I choose modelz-llm over free-llm-api-keys? Choose modelz-llm over free-llm-api-keys when License: modelz-llm is Apache-2.0, free-llm-api-keys is MIT; Pricing: The tool is free to use under the Apache-2.0 license, but additional services or support might incur costs.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Installation can be done via pip or from source for GPU support.; Tags unique to modelz-llm: llm, nlp, openai-api, transformer; When you need an OpenAI compatible API for large language models like LLaMA, Vicuna, and ChatGLM. ### 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 modelz-llm? If your project specifically requires a different API format that is not compatible with OpenAI's API. When the specific models supported by Modelz-llm do not meet your project's needs. If you are working in a non-Python environment and cannot use Python packages. ### Is free-llm-api-keys or modelz-llm more popular on GitHub? free-llm-api-keys has more GitHub stars (3,176 vs 274). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are free-llm-api-keys and modelz-llm open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (free-llm-api-keys: MIT, modelz-llm: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to free-llm-api-keys or modelz-llm? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [free-llm-api-keys alternatives](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/alternatives) and [modelz-llm alternatives](/tools/tensorchord-modelz-llm/alternatives) ([free-llm-api-keys markdown twin](/tools/alistaitsacle-free-llm-api-keys/alternatives.md), [modelz-llm markdown twin](/tools/tensorchord-modelz-llm/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-tensorchord-modelz-llm.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 modelz-llm? free-llm-api-keys: Very active. modelz-llm: Dormant. 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 modelz-llm? 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); [modelz-llm trust report](/tools/tensorchord-modelz-llm/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/_