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Can you use Groq API without a credit card?
Quick answer: Groq is a useful no-card-style speed test for Llama models, especially when latency matters. Treat it as prototype capacity until you confirm current limits, account requirements, and fallback routing.
Quick answer
Groq no-card free inference checks, rate limits, and fallback options
Short answer: Groq is a useful no-card-style speed test for Llama models, especially when latency matters. Treat it as prototype capacity until you confirm current limits, account requirements, and fallback routing.
Quick verdict
- Free tier: 6000 tokens/min (Llama 3.3 70B)
- Free API trial: Free tier（永久免费）
- Access: relay or proxy may be needed
- Best for: chat / coding / reasoning
Models and limits
| Model | Context | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llama 3.3 70B Versatile | 128k | 30 RPM / 6000 TPM | World's fastest inference, 6000 tokens/min free, LPU chip accelerated |
| Llama 4 Scout 17B | 128k | 30 RPM / 6000 TPM | Meta Llama 4 Scout, MoE architecture, free to use |
| Llama 4 Maverick 17B | 128k | 30 RPM / 6000 TPM | Meta Llama 4 Maverick, MoE architecture, free to use |
| Mixtral 8x7B | 32k | 30 RPM / 5000 TPM | MoE architecture, cost-effective |
| Gemma 2 9B | 8k | 30 RPM / 15000 TPM | Google Gemma 2, ultra-fast small model |
| DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B | 128k | 30 RPM / 6000 TPM | DeepSeek R1 distilled, strong reasoning |
Free API credits
Yes
Free tier（永久免费） · 30 RPM / 6000 TPM
Free API powered by custom LPU (Language Processing Unit) chip, 10x+ faster than GPU. API keys start with gsk_. OpenAI-compatible format. Free tier has rate limits but no total cap, very generous for personal development.
Access notes
Proxy may be needed
Requires proxy in China. API remains extremely fast even through proxy thanks to LPU chips. Use openllmapi.com as proxy.
If multiple provider keys become painful, compare official providers, API gateways, and alternatives.
Recommended path
Start from the main Groq profile and confirm whether it fits your task.
Create an API key after signup and use the Free tier（永久免费） 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
Groq free credits are for validation. Before launch, record cost per 1K requests, retry-adjusted cost, and a monthly spend cap.
If you already use the OpenAI SDK, verify Groq base URL, model names, streaming, tool calling, and JSON mode before migration.
Keep one similar provider or OpenLLMAPI route ready so credit exhaustion, regional access issues, or model deprecations do not break users.
Save this source snapshot plus the official console state so future quota, pricing, and rate-limit changes can be audited.
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Alternatives
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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://groq.com
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
- Free tier
- 6000 tokens/min (Llama 3.3 70B)
- API credits
- Free tier（永久免费）
- Rate limit
- 30 RPM / 6000 TPM
FAQ
Does Groq have a free tier?
Yes. Current record: 6000 tokens/min (Llama 3.3 70B). Always confirm on the official site before relying on it.
Can I try the Groq API for free?
Yes. Current record: Free tier（永久免费）, rate limit: 30 RPM / 6000 TPM.
Can I use Groq without a credit card?
You can usually try free product features first, but card requirements may change on signup.
What are good Groq alternatives?
Check the alternatives section below or open the Groq alternatives page.