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OctoAI Mainland China Access Guide

If you use OctoAI from mainland China or ship to China-based users, validate access, signup, API calls, and fallback options before production.

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Quick verdict

Free tier: credit-based
Free API trial: $10 free credits
Access: relay or proxy may be needed
Best for: chat / coding / image

Models and limits

Model	Context	Limit	Notes
Llama 3.3 70B	`128k`	`60 RPM`	Available in free tier
SDXL	`N/A`	`60 RPM`	Image generation, available in free tier

Free API credits

Yes

$10 free credits · 60 RPM

New users get $10 free credits, supports text and image generation

Access notes

Proxy may be needed

Requires proxy in China. Use openllmapi.com as proxy.

If multiple provider keys become painful, compare official providers, API gateways, and alternatives.

Recommended path

Start from the main OctoAI profile and confirm whether it fits your task.

Create an API key after signup and use the $10 free credits 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

OctoAI 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 OctoAI 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

llama.cpp MIT open-source; unlimited local use subject to hardware TextGen AGPL-3.0 open source; free private local use InvokeAI Apache-2.0 open source; free local use Qwen (Alibaba) 70M DashScope/Bailian signup tokens; RPM/TPM, expiry, and model access vary by account StepFun No explicit limit Google AI (Gemini) Gemini free tier unlimited OctoAI alternatives Open the full alternatives list

Credit-change alerts

Get notified when OctoAI 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://octo.ai
Last updated: 2026-06-16
Free tier: credit-based
API credits: $10 free credits
Rate limit: 60 RPM

FAQ

Does OctoAI have a free tier?

Yes. Current record: credit-based. Always confirm on the official site before relying on it.

Can I try the OctoAI API for free?

Yes. Current record: $10 free credits, rate limit: 60 RPM.

Can I use OctoAI without a credit card?

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

What are good OctoAI alternatives?

Check the alternatives section below or open the OctoAI alternatives page.