Inference API by Hugging Face

One free token unlocks thousands of open models (text, image, embeddings) via a single API.

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Is Inference API free?

Yes. Hugging Face offers it as Free API tier with these limits: Rate-limited · 1000s of models. No credit card is required.

Can I use Inference API commercially?

Yes, commercial use is allowed. Verify the current license or terms before shipping.

How do I start using Inference API?

One free token unlocks thousands of open models (text, image, embeddings) via a single API.

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We wire free-tier and open-weight models into production stacks: evals against your real inputs, failover, cost caps.

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