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01.AI (Yi) Mainland China Access Guide
If you use 01.AI (Yi) from mainland China or ship to China-based users, validate access, signup, API calls, and fallback options before production.
Quick verdict
- Free tier: No explicit limit
- Free API trial: ¥10
- Access: relatively direct
- Best for: chat / coding
Models and limits
| Model | Context | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yi-Lightning | 16k | Fair use | Free via Wanzhi |
Free API credits
Yes
¥10 · 5 RPM
¥10 free credits on signup
Access notes
Direct access
By 01.AI, direct access in China. Yi-Lightning is very cost-effective.
Recommended path
Start from the main 01.AI (Yi) profile and confirm whether it fits your task.
Create an API key after signup and use the ¥10 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
01.AI (Yi) 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 01.AI (Yi) 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
Credit-change alerts
Get notified when 01.AI (Yi) credits, pricing, or Mainland China access changes; compare official providers, API gateways, and alternatives before production.
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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://www.lingyiwanwu.com
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
- Free tier
- No explicit limit
- API credits
- ¥10
- Rate limit
- 5 RPM
FAQ
Does 01.AI (Yi) have a free tier?
Yes. Current record: No explicit limit. Always confirm on the official site before relying on it.
Can I try the 01.AI (Yi) API for free?
Yes. Current record: ¥10, rate limit: 5 RPM.
Can I use 01.AI (Yi) without a credit card?
You can usually try free product features first, but card requirements may change on signup.
What are good 01.AI (Yi) alternatives?
Check the alternatives section below or open the 01.AI (Yi) alternatives page.