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SambaNova Mainland China Access Guide

If you use SambaNova 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: 30 RPM (no total cap)
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 3.1 405B	`128k`	`30 RPM`	World's largest open-source model, completely free, RDU chip accelerated, ultra-fast
Llama 3.3 70B	`128k`	`30 RPM`	Free to use, accelerated by custom RDU chip
DeepSeek R1	`128k`	`30 RPM`	Reasoning model, free to use, 671B MoE
DeepSeek V3	`128k`	`30 RPM`	DeepSeek V3 latest, free to use
Qwen 2.5 72B	`128k`	`30 RPM`	Alibaba Qwen, free to use

Free API credits

Yes

Free tier（永久免费） · 30 RPM

Free API powered by custom RDU (Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit) chip, ultra-fast inference. API keys start with sn-. OpenAI-compatible format, base_url is https://api.sambanova.ai/v1. Key highlight: LLaMA 3.1 405B completely free — the only platform offering free 405B model access. Free tier has rate limits (30 RPM) but no total cap.

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 SambaNova 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

Production budget

SambaNova 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 SambaNova 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 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 Anthropic API N/A SambaNova alternatives Open the full alternatives list

Credit-change alerts

Get notified when SambaNova 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://sambanova.ai
Last updated: 2026-06-16
Free tier: 30 RPM (no total cap)
API credits: Free tier（永久免费）
Rate limit: 30 RPM

FAQ

Does SambaNova have a free tier?

Yes. Current record: 30 RPM (no total cap). Always confirm on the official site before relying on it.

Can I try the SambaNova API for free?

Yes. Current record: Free tier（永久免费）, rate limit: 30 RPM.

Can I use SambaNova without a credit card?

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

What are good SambaNova alternatives?

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