Nemotron 3.5 Lightning Free by OpenCode Zen

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Free API tier
Free limits
Free for a limited time · limits not published
Modality
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Not required
Commercial use
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Context window
262,144 tokens
Model ID
nemotron-3.5-lightning-free
Checked
Nov 11, 2026

Benchmarks

AA Intelligence Index
6 · Artificial Analysis, Nov 11 2026
Tested as Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
AA output speed
244 tok/s · Artificial Analysis, Nov 11 2026
Tested as Nemotron 3.5 Lightning · median across API providers
AA cost per Intelligence Index task
$0.31 · Artificial Analysis, Nov 11 2026
Tested as Nemotron 3.5 Lightning

Numbers are copied from the linked public leaderboards for this exact model and version. The free endpoint can run a different reasoning setting or quantization than the tested one.

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Frequently asked

Is Nemotron 3.5 Lightning Free free?

Yes. OpenCode Zen offers it as Free API tier with these limits: Free for a limited time · limits not published. No credit card is required.

Can I use Nemotron 3.5 Lightning Free commercially?

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

How do I start using Nemotron 3.5 Lightning Free?

Install OpenCode, run /connect, choose the OpenCode provider and paste your key from the OpenCode console, then pick the model in /models. Free models run inside OpenCode, and free-period data may be used to improve the model.

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