NIM endpoints by NVIDIA

Free monthly credits across many hosted open models, OpenAI-compatible.

Access
Free API tier
Free limits
1,000 credits/mo
Modality
text, image, code
Credit card
Not required
Commercial use
Allowed
Performance tier
Solid · ⚡ Fast
Base URL
https://integrate.api.nvidia.com/v1
Last verified
June 2026

Quickstart

curl https://integrate.api.nvidia.com/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
  -d '{"model":"meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"hi"}]}'

Frequently asked

Is NIM endpoints free?

Yes. NVIDIA offers it as Free API tier with these limits: 1,000 credits/mo. No credit card is required.

Can I use NIM endpoints commercially?

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

How do I start using NIM endpoints?

Free monthly credits across many hosted open models, OpenAI-compatible.

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