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NVIDIA Build (NIM API) Mainland China Access Guide
If you use NVIDIA Build (NIM API) from mainland China or ship to China-based users, validate access, signup, API calls, and fallback options before production.
Quick verdict
- Free tier: Unlimited (40 RPM rate limit)
- Free API trial: 无限制（已取消额度限制）
- Access: relatively direct
- Best for: api / chat / coding / reasoning / multimodal
Models and limits
| Model | Context | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax M2.7 | 128k | 40 RPM | 230B params, coding/reasoning/office all-rounder |
| Kimi K2.5 | 1000k | 40 RPM | Moonshot native multimodal agentic model, 15T tokens training, 1M context, top Chinese ability |
| GLM-5.1 | 128k | 40 RPM | Zhipu's latest flagship, GLM-5 upgrade, optimized for agentic coding/long-horizon reasoning. GLM-5 deprecated 2026-04-20 |
| DeepSeek V3.2 | 128k | 40 RPM | 671B MoE, coding champion |
| DeepSeek R1 | 64k | 40 RPM | 671B MoE, reasoning champion |
| Gemma 4 31B-IT | 128k | 40 RPM | Google's latest open source, strong agentic capability, runs on consumer hardware |
| Nemotron-3-Super-120B | 1000k | 40 RPM | NVIDIA's own flagship, hybrid Mamba-Transformer MoE, 1M context, 7.5x throughput vs Qwen3.5-122B |
| Llama 4 Maverick | 128k | 40 RPM | Meta's latest open source LLM |
| Qwen 3.5 | 128k | 40 RPM | Alibaba Qwen, native multimodal, 397B params with only 17B active, extremely efficient |
| Step 3.5 Flash | 128k | 40 RPM | StepFun, extremely fast |
Free API credits
Yes
无限制（已取消额度限制） · 40 RPM（可申请提升到 200 RPM）
Free permanent API key on signup, 100+ models all free. Previous credit limits removed (was 1000 for personal, 5000 for enterprise email). OpenAI-compatible API, base_url is https://integrate.api.nvidia.com/v1. Direct access from mainland China.
Access notes
Direct access
Direct access from mainland China via integrate.api.nvidia.com, no proxy needed. Medium speed, may slow during peak hours.
Recommended path
Start from the main NVIDIA Build (NIM API) profile and confirm whether it fits your task.
Create an API key after signup and use the 无限制（已取消额度限制） 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
NVIDIA Build (NIM API) 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 NVIDIA Build (NIM API) 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://build.nvidia.com/
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
- Free tier
- Unlimited (40 RPM rate limit)
- API credits
- 无限制（已取消额度限制）
- Rate limit
- 40 RPM（可申请提升到 200 RPM）
FAQ
Does NVIDIA Build (NIM API) have a free tier?
Yes. Current record: Unlimited (40 RPM rate limit). Always confirm on the official site before relying on it.
Can I try the NVIDIA Build (NIM API) API for free?
Yes. Current record: 无限制（已取消额度限制）, rate limit: 40 RPM（可申请提升到 200 RPM）.
Can I use NVIDIA Build (NIM API) without a credit card?
You can usually try free product features first, but card requirements may change on signup.
What are good NVIDIA Build (NIM API) alternatives?
Check the alternatives section below or open the NVIDIA Build (NIM API) alternatives page.