Free Models Router — Free AI Model & API

Verified
openrouter/openrouter-free
chat
Get API key →
Context Window 200K
Max Output 8K
Rate Limit See provider page
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since Feb 1, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Status Online

Overview

OpenRouter Free Models Router dynamically selects from 25 free models at random, smartly filtering for models that support the features needed for each request — image understanding, tool calling, and structured outputs. Rather than locking into a single model, it routes to the best available free model at request time. 200K context window. OpenAI-compatible via OpenRouter. Free tier: 200 RPD (or 1,000 with $10 lifetime credit).

Model ID
openrouter/free
Base URL
https://openrouter.ai/api/v1
Specifications
Context: 200K · Output: 8K · Modality: text, image · OpenAI Compat: Yes ·Released: Feb 1, 2026

Quick Start

Integrate Free Models Router with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
 base_url="https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",
 api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
 model="openrouter/free",
 messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
 baseURL: "https://openrouter.ai/api/v1",
 apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
 model: "openrouter/free",
 messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl https://openrouter.ai/api/v1/chat/completions \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
 -d '{
 "model": "openrouter/free",
 "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
 }'

Other Free Models from OpenRouter

Baidu Qianfan: CoBuddy (free)

131K context · No card

Owl Alpha

1.0M context · No card

NVIDIA: Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free)

256K context · No card

Poolside: Laguna XS.2 (free)

131K context · No card

Poolside: Laguna M.1 (free)

131K context · No card

Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit See provider page
Context Window 200K
Max Output Tokens 8K
Cost Free — since Feb 1, 2026
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible Yes — drop-in replacement

OpenRouter Platform Limitations

  • 200 RPD on free tier (1,000 with $10 lifetime credit)
  • Free models may change without notice
  • Some free models have shorter context windows than paid variants

Features & Use Cases

Best For

Chat

Modality Support

textimage

OpenRouter Highlights

  • 35+ permanently free models
  • OpenAI-compatible endpoint
  • 200 RPD free, 1,000 RPD with $10 lifetime credit
  • One key for 300+ models

Playground — Test Free Models Router

Test Free Models Router directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to OpenRouter — never stored.

Model: Free Models Router Get Key

🔒 Your key is never stored — sent directly to the model provider via our server proxy.

Ready to chat with Free Models Router.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Free Models Router?

Sign up at OpenRouter to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is Free Models Router really free?

Yes. Free Models Router is available on OpenRouter's free tier and has been free since Feb 1, 2026. Rate limits apply: See provider page. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are Free Models Router's rate limits?

See provider page Context window: 200K. Max output: 8K. No credit card required.

What are the best free alternatives to Free Models Router?

Popular free alternatives include inclusionAI: Ring-2.6-1T, Baidu Qianfan: CoBuddy (free), Owl Alpha. You can also browse all 147+ free models on our site.

More questions? See our full FAQ →

Similar Free Models

inclusionAI: Ring-2.6-1T

OpenRouter · chat

Baidu Qianfan: CoBuddy (free)

OpenRouter · chat

Owl Alpha

OpenRouter · chat