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Free Quota Summary for Large Model Providers

Overview

This document summarizes the free quota information provided by mainstream large model providers, helping users quickly understand and utilize free resources from various platforms. All information is collected from the latest sources, and it's recommended to check official platforms regularly for the latest policies.

⚠️ Important Notice: Free quota policies may change at any time. Please refer to the actual display on official platforms.

Provider Comparison Overview

Provider Free Quota Official Platform Base URL Notes
Alibaba Cloud Bailian 1M tokens/model Console https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1 Independent quota per model
Volcano Engine 500K tokens/model Console https://ark.cn-beijing.volces.com/api/v3 Need to activate models first
Baidu Qianfan ❌ No free quota Console https://qianfan.baidubce.com/v2 Paid usage only
SiliconFlow 🎁 20M tokens Website https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1 New user benefit
OpenRouter ⚠️ Some models free Website https://openrouter.ai/api/v1 Unstable availability

Supported Model Comparison

Text Models

Provider Supported Text Models
Alibaba Cloud Bailian deepseek-r1, deepseek-v3, QWEN series...
Volcano Engine deepseek-r1-250528, deepseek-v3-250324, Doubao series...
Baidu Qianfan DeepSeek-V3, DeepSeek-R1, ERNIE 4.5 series...
SiliconFlow DeepSeek-V3, DeepSeek-R1...
OpenRouter OpenAI series, DeepSeek series (partially free), Claude series, Gemini series...

Embedding Models

Provider Supported Embedding Models Support
Alibaba Cloud Bailian text-embedding-v4, text-embedding-v3 ✅
Volcano Engine doubao-embedding-text-240715 ✅
Baidu Qianfan Tongyi Qianwen 3-Embedding ✅
SiliconFlow Tongyi Qianwen 3-Embedding ✅
OpenRouter - ❌

API Key Acquisition Links

Provider API Key Management Link Additional Configuration
Alibaba Cloud Bailian API Key Management Model Market
Volcano Engine API Key Management Model Activation
Baidu Qianfan API Key Management -
SiliconFlow Register on official website -
OpenRouter API Key Management -

Usage Recommendations

Priority Recommendation Table

Rank Provider Recommendation Reason Use Case
🥇 SiliconFlow Largest new user quota (20M tokens) Initial testing, heavy usage
🥈 Alibaba Cloud Bailian Rich model variety, independent quota per model Multi-model testing, stable usage
🥉 Volcano Engine Stable and reliable, good official support Production environment testing
4️⃣ OpenRouter Most model variety, rich international models Model comparison, special needs
5️⃣ Baidu Qianfan No free quota Paid usage, enterprise applications

Considerations Comparison

Consideration Alibaba Cloud Bailian Volcano Engine Baidu Qianfan SiliconFlow OpenRouter
Real-name verification ✅ Required ✅ Required ✅ Required ⚠️ Recommended ❌ Not required
Model activation ❌ Not required ✅ Required ❌ Not required ❌ Not required ❌ Not required
Quota validity 📅 Long-term 📅 Long-term - 📅 Long-term ⚠️ Free models unstable

Detailed Provider Information

Alibaba Cloud Bailian

Advantages:

  • 🎁 Generous free quota (1M tokens per model)
  • 🚀 Rich model selection including latest DeepSeek models
  • ⚡ Fast domestic access speed
  • 🔧 Good API compatibility

Setup Process:

  1. Register Alibaba Cloud account
  2. Complete real-name verification
  3. Access API Key management page
  4. Create and copy API Key
  5. Configure in VoidMuse

SiliconFlow

Advantages:

  • 🎁 Largest free quota (20M tokens for new users)
  • 🌟 Latest model support
  • 💰 Cost-effective pricing
  • 🔧 Simple setup process

Setup Process:

  1. Register on SiliconFlow website
  2. Verify email address
  3. Get API Key from dashboard
  4. Configure in VoidMuse

Volcano Engine

Advantages:

  • 🏢 Enterprise-grade reliability
  • 🔒 Strong security features
  • 📞 Good customer support
  • 🇨🇳 Optimized for Chinese users

Setup Process:

  1. Register Volcano Engine account
  2. Complete real-name verification
  3. Activate required models
  4. Create API Key
  5. Configure in VoidMuse

OpenRouter

Advantages:

  • 🌍 Access to international models (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
  • 🔧 Unified API for multiple providers
  • 💳 Flexible payment options
  • 🆕 Quick access to new models

Considerations:

  • ⚠️ Free model availability varies
  • 🌐 May require VPN in some regions
  • 💰 Paid usage for most advanced models

Cost Optimization Tips

Token Usage Optimization

  • Use appropriate models for different tasks
  • Implement response caching
  • Optimize prompt length
  • Use streaming for better UX

Multi-Provider Strategy

  • Start with free quotas
  • Distribute usage across providers
  • Monitor usage patterns
  • Switch providers based on needs

Budget Management

  • Set usage alerts
  • Track token consumption
  • Plan for quota exhaustion
  • Consider paid plans for production

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • API Key Invalid: Check key format and permissions
  • Quota Exceeded: Monitor usage and switch providers
  • Model Not Available: Verify model activation status
  • Network Issues: Check firewall and proxy settings

Support Resources

  • Provider documentation
  • Community forums
  • GitHub issues
  • Direct customer support

Update Log

Date Update Content
2025-01-XX Initial document creation
2025-01-XX Added SiliconFlow information
2025-01-XX Updated quota information

💡 Tip: If you find more free quota information or errors in this document, please submit update suggestions.