Step 3.5 Flash by Routeway

No longer free

No longer free (checked Nov 11, 2026). Live catalog has step-3.5-flash without :free (paid); no :free variant

Check the provider docs for current pricing, or browse the models that are free today.

Status
No longer free
Free limits
No longer free (checked Nov 11, 2026)
Modality
code, text
Credit card
Not required
Commercial use
Unclear, verify
Context window
256,000 tokens
Model ID
step-3.5-flash:free
Checked
Nov 11, 2026

Benchmarks

LMArena text Elo
1403 · LMArena, Nov 11 2026
Tested as Step-3.5-Flash · leaderboard published 2026-11-09
LMArena text rank
#154 of 421 · LMArena, Nov 11 2026
Tested as Step-3.5-Flash

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 Step 3.5 Flash still free?

No. No longer free (checked Nov 11, 2026). Live catalog has step-3.5-flash without :free (paid); no :free variant

What should I use instead of step-3.5-flash:free?

Use the paid tier if the price fits, or move to a model that is still free and keep a paid fallback behind it. The directory at https://www.ayautomate.com/free-models lists what is free today, checked against each provider's own docs.

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