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SiliconFlow Mainland China Access Guide
If you use SiliconFlow from mainland China or ship to China-based users, validate access, signup, API calls, and fallback options before production.
Quick verdict
- Free tier: Free model access varies by model; RPM/TPM and context limits should be checked in the console
- Free API trial: ¥14
- Access: relatively direct
- Best for: chat / coding / image
Models and limits
| Model | Context | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek-V3 (hosted) | 64k | Free-tier RPM/TPM varies | Hosted open model; verify free/zero-price availability, RPM, TPM, context, and queue limits in the console |
| Qwen2.5-72B (hosted) | 32k | Free-tier RPM/TPM varies | Qwen-family hosted model; availability, free quota, context, and rate limits can change by model version |
Free API credits
Yes
¥14 · Varies by model/account (RPM, TPM, context, and queue limits)
¥14 free credits on signup, some smaller hosted models are free/zero-price; always confirm the current free model list, RPM/TPM, context, and queue limits before production.
Access notes
Direct access
Chinese service, direct access in mainland China. Top choice for Chinese developers to access open-source model APIs.
Recommended path
Start from the main SiliconFlow profile and confirm whether it fits your task.
Create an API key after signup and use the ¥14 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
SiliconFlow 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 SiliconFlow 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://siliconflow.cn
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
- Free tier
- Free model access varies by model; RPM/TPM and context limits should be checked in the console
- API credits
- ¥14
- Rate limit
- Varies by model/account (RPM, TPM, context, and queue limits)
FAQ
Does SiliconFlow have a free tier?
Yes. Current record: Free model access varies by model; RPM/TPM and context limits should be checked in the console. Always confirm on the official site before relying on it.
Can I try the SiliconFlow API for free?
Yes. Current record: ¥14, rate limit: Varies by model/account (RPM, TPM, context, and queue limits).
Can I use SiliconFlow without a credit card?
You can usually try free product features first, but card requirements may change on signup.
What are good SiliconFlow alternatives?
Check the alternatives section below or open the SiliconFlow alternatives page.