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Free LLM APIs & Claude Code (cc) Configs — No Credit Card Required

freellm.cc is the easiest way to discover, compare, and configure free LLM APIs. We provide the ultimate companion for your cc (Claude Code) and other AI coding tools. Browse 138 free models from 18 providers including Google AI Studio, Groq, NVIDIA NIM, OpenRouter, Mistral, Cohere, and more. Every model includes rate limits, context windows, and one-click configuration code for Claude Code, Cursor, and any OpenAI-compatible tool.

What is the best free LLM API in 2025?

Google AI Studio offers the most capable free tier with Gemini 2.5 Flash (1M context, multimodal, 500 RPD). Groq provides the fastest inference with ultra-low latency. NVIDIA NIM hosts 100+ open models with no credit card required. OpenRouter offers 35+ free models via a single API key.

Can I use free LLM APIs without a credit card?

Yes. Google AI Studio, NVIDIA NIM, OpenRouter, Mistral, Cohere, Groq, Cerebras, Cloudflare Workers AI, and Z AI all offer permanent free tiers without requiring a credit card. Just sign up and get your API key.

How do I configure Claude Code (cc) to use a free LLM API?

Set the ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL environment variable to point to an OpenAI-compatible proxy (such as NVIDIA NIM, OpenRouter, or Groq), and set ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN to your API key. freellm.cc provides ready-to-copy config snippets for every model.

Which free LLM APIs are OpenAI-compatible?

Most providers on freellm.cc support the OpenAI SDK format: Groq, NVIDIA NIM, OpenRouter, Mistral, Cohere, Cerebras, Cloudflare Workers AI, and SiliconFlow. This means you can use them with Cursor, Claude Code, and any tool that accepts a custom baseURL.