openrouter/free by Kilo Code

Free models with no credit card required. `kilo-auto/free` auto-router routes to minimax/minimax-m2.5:free (80%) and stepfun/step-3.5-flash:free (20%).

Access
Free API tier
Free limits
200 req/hr per IP (anonymous) · signed-in limits not published
Modality
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Credit card
Not required
Commercial use
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Context window
200,000 tokens
Model ID
openrouter/free
Base URL
https://api.kilo.ai/api/gateway
Checked
Nov 12, 2026

Quickstart

curl https://api.kilo.ai/api/gateway/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"model":"openrouter/free","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"hi"}]}'

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Frequently asked

Is openrouter/free free?

Yes. Kilo Code offers it as Free API tier with these limits: 200 req/hr per IP (anonymous) · signed-in limits not published. No credit card is required.

Can I use openrouter/free commercially?

Commercial terms are not clearly documented. Check the provider's current terms before shipping.

How do I start using openrouter/free?

Free models with no credit card required. `kilo-auto/free` auto-router routes to minimax/minimax-m2.5:free (80%) and stepfun/step-3.5-flash:free (20%).

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