Free GitHub Models models

Free prototyping for all GitHub users. 45+ models. Per-request limits (8K in / 4K out).

Free GitHub Models models in this directory

• gpt-4o · 10 RPM, 50 RPD
• Codestral 2501 · Free tier
• DeepSeek-R1 · 15 RPM, 150 RPD
• gpt-4.1 · 10 RPM, 50 RPD
• GPT-4.1 Nano · Free tier
• gpt-4.1-mini · 15 RPM, 150 RPD
• gpt-5 · 10 RPM, 50 RPD
• Llama 3.2 11B Vision · Free tier
• Llama 3.2 90B Vision · Free tier
• Llama-4-Maverick-17B-128E · 10 RPM, 50 RPD
• Meta-Llama-3.3-70B · 15 RPM, 150 RPD
• Ministral 3B · Free tier
• Mistral-Small-3.1 · 15 RPM, 150 RPD
• o4-mini · 10 RPM, 50 RPD
• DeepSeek V3 0324 · Free tier
• Llama 4 Maverick · Free tier
• Mistral Medium 2505 · Free tier
• Llama 3.1 405B · Free tier
• Llama 4 Scout · Free tier
• Llama 3.3 70B · Free tier
• Mistral Small 2503 · Free tier
• Llama 3.1 8B · Free tier

Frequently asked

Are GitHub Models models free?

Yes, within GitHub Models's free tier (Varies by tier). No credit card is required. This directory lists 22 of its free models individually; beyond those, the provider offers 35 more models on the same tier.

Can I use GitHub Models's free models commercially?

Commercial terms are not clearly documented. Check the provider's current terms before shipping.

How do I start using GitHub Models's free models?

Free prototyping for all GitHub users. 45+ models. Per-request limits (8K in / 4K out).

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