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ERNIE Free Tier: Baidu API Pricing & Setup

Quick answer: ERNIE is most relevant for China-market apps already using Baidu Cloud. Confirm the current free quota, API pricing, and model limits before integrating.

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Quick answer

ERNIE Bot (Baidu) free tier, credits, API limits, and setup

Short answer: ERNIE is most relevant for China-market apps already using Baidu Cloud. Confirm the current free quota, API pricing, and model limits before integrating.

ProviderBaidu AI Cloud

Best forChina-market AI apps

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CompareQwen / DeepSeek / Zhipu

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Quick verdict

Free tier: No explicit limit
Free API trial: Free tier
Access: relatively direct
Best for: chat / image / coding

Models and limits

Model	Context	Limit	Notes
ERNIE 4.5	`128k`	`Fair use`	Baidu's latest flagship model

Free API credits

Yes

Free tier · 5 RPM

Free credits via Baidu Cloud, ERNIE Speed/Lite are free

Access notes

Direct access

By Baidu, direct access in China, fast and enterprise-stable.

Recommended path

Start from the main ERNIE Bot (Baidu) profile and confirm whether it fits your task.

Create an API key after signup and use the Free tier first.

Run one or two real tasks before paying or switching providers.

If access is unstable, compare relay options or local alternatives.

Production decision checks

Production budget

ERNIE Bot (Baidu) free credits are for validation. Before launch, record cost per 1K requests, retry-adjusted cost, and a monthly spend cap.

Compatibility check

If you already use the OpenAI SDK, verify ERNIE Bot (Baidu) base URL, model names, streaming, tool calling, and JSON mode before migration.

Fallback rule

Keep one similar provider or OpenLLMAPI route ready so credit exhaustion, regional access issues, or model deprecations do not break users.

Source trail

Save this source snapshot plus the official console state so future quota, pricing, and rate-limit changes can be audited.

Alternatives

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Credit-change alerts

Get notified when ERNIE Bot (Baidu) credits, pricing, or Mainland China access changes; compare official providers, API gateways, and alternatives before production.

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Source snapshot

Generated from the yangmao.ai provider database plus public provider documentation. Free credits, prices, and rate limits can change; verify in the official console before production.

Data source: yangmao.ai provider tracker + official provider documentation review
Official source: https://yiyan.baidu.com
Last updated: 2026-06-16
Free tier: No explicit limit
API credits: Free tier
Rate limit: 5 RPM

FAQ

Does ERNIE Bot (Baidu) have a free tier?

Yes. Current record: No explicit limit. Always confirm on the official site before relying on it.

Can I try the ERNIE Bot (Baidu) API for free?

Yes. Current record: Free tier, rate limit: 5 RPM.

Can I use ERNIE Bot (Baidu) without a credit card?

You can usually try free product features first, but card requirements may change on signup.

What are good ERNIE Bot (Baidu) alternatives?

Check the alternatives section below or open the ERNIE Bot (Baidu) alternatives page.