Inference API by Hugging Face

One free token unlocks thousands of open models (text, image, embeddings) via a single API.

Access
Free API tier
Free limits
Rate-limited · 1000s of models
Modality
text, image, embeddings
Credit card
Not required
Commercial use
Allowed
Performance tier
Solid · ~ Medium
Last verified
June 2026

Quickstart

curl https://api-inference.huggingface.co/models/meta-llama/Llama-3.3-70B-Instruct \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $HF_TOKEN" -d '{"inputs":"hi"}'

Frequently asked

Is Inference API free?

Yes. Hugging Face offers it as Free API tier with these limits: Rate-limited · 1000s of models. No credit card is required.

Can I use Inference API commercially?

Yes, commercial use is allowed. Verify the current license or terms before shipping.

How do I start using Inference API?

One free token unlocks thousands of open models (text, image, embeddings) via a single API.

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