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SambaNova Free API Guide
SambaNova has a tracked free API path, with Free tier（永久免费） and rate limit notes of 30 RPM.
Quick verdict
- Free API: Free tier（永久免费）
- Rate limits: 30 RPM
- Best model starting point: Llama 3.1 405B
- Mainland China access: proxy/relay likely needed
Provider fit matrix
SambaNova Cloud buyer intent notes
Who should care
Best for teams evaluating high-throughput hosted open models, enterprise inference, and alternatives to GPU self-hosting for Llama-style workloads.
Decision trigger
Use SambaNova when throughput and managed open-model serving matter more than a tiny no-card toy quota.
Watch out: Validate current model catalog, free-tier terms, latency under concurrency, and paid quota before moving batch or agent traffic.
Production readiness checklist
Python setup snapshot
Start with the smallest possible chat completion, then move the key to your server-side secret manager before production.
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="sn-your-sambanova-key",
base_url="https://api.sambanova.ai/v1"
)
# 使用 LLaMA 3.1 405B — 全球唯一免费 405B 模型
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="Meta-Llama-3.1-405B-Instruct",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "用 Python 实现一个 LRU Cache"}],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)cURL smoke test
Use this to verify endpoint, auth header, model name, response shape, and quota before adding SDK abstractions.
curl https://api.sambanova.ai/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SAMBANOVA_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "Llama 3.1 405B",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello from yangmao.ai"}]
}'Free API and pricing notes
Free tier（永久免费）
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 and production risk
Relay or proxy may be needed
Requires proxy in China. Use openllmapi.com as proxy.
Decision checklist
Check SambaNova free credits and rate limits.
Compare same-category providers and Mainland China access needs.
Pick the provider with the clearest no-card/free API path for testing.
SambaNova production validation table
Use this table before sending real users, scheduled agents, or paid traffic to SambaNova. The goal is to validate source freshness, quota behavior, regional access, and fallback needs instead of trusting a stale free-credit claim.
额度变动提醒
想知道免费额度、价格或可用性变化？先订阅提醒，后续也可以对比官方平台、API 网关和同类替代方案。
订阅提醒 → 获取 OpenLLMAPI Key → 比较 API 网关 →Related internal links
Source snapshot
Data source: yangmao.ai provider YAML tracker plus provider docs reviewed by the daily crawler. Official dashboards can change quota and pricing without notice; verify before production.
- yangmao.ai provider id
- sambanova
- 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
- Access note
- Requires proxy in China. Use openllmapi.com as proxy.
FAQ
Does SambaNova have a free API?
Yes. Current yangmao.ai record: Free tier（永久免费）. Rate limit note: 30 RPM.
Is SambaNova OpenAI-compatible?
The recorded setup uses an OpenAI-compatible pattern or SDK-style call. Validate the latest base URL and model names in SambaNova docs.
Can I use SambaNova from mainland China?
SambaNova may need a proxy or relay from mainland China. Test latency and signup before production.
What should I do when SambaNova credits run out?
Compare the alternatives below, check /en/free-ai-api/, and shortlist official providers or API gateway options before production.
Who should test SambaNova first?
Test SambaNova first when high-throughput hosted open-model inference is the goal and you can benchmark concurrency, latency, and current quota before production.