How Rate Limits Work
Our rate limiting is based on model type. There are two categories:Free Models
All:free models share a combined rate limit:
| Limit Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Requests per Minute (RPM) | 10 |
| Requests per Day (RPD) | 100 |
Finding Free Models You can view all available free models on our
models page — just look for the
:free tag.- Testing and experimentation
- Getting familiar with the API
Paid Models
Paid models have no strict request limits. Your usage is only constrained by:- Your account balance — You need sufficient credits to process requests
- DDoS protection — Our security systems protect against abuse while allowing legitimate high-volume usage
Getting Access to Paid Models
To unlock access to paid models, you need to:- Top up your balance with a minimum of $5 through the Billing Dashboard
- Maintain a positive balance — As long as you have credits, you can use paid models
Ready to Scale? Check out our Billing Guide to learn
more about our Pay-As-You-Go pricing model and how to manage your account.