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Workload Suitability Matrix: Multi-Node Training: Not suitable for training; limited to inference via Copilot. Spot Inference Prototyping: Free access to GPT-4o mini and open-source models with 15 RPM...

⚡ Free Tier Summary — GitHub Models
Llama 3.3 70BNo Card
30 RPM, 14,400 requests/day via Groq Console
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Qwen 2.5 Coder 32BNo Card
30 RPM, 14,400 requests/day via Groq Console
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Meta Llama 3.3 70BNo Card
3 RPM, no credit card required for :free models
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Llama 3.3 70B InstructNo Card
500 requests/day via Inference API (serverless, rate-limited)
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Llama 3.3 70BNo Card
10,000 neurons/day free allocation
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Llama 3.3 70BNo Card
~20 RPM / 200 RPD daily free quota via SN40L RDUs, sub-second latency
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Llama 3.3 70BNo Card
1,000 free promotional API credits for developers; standard rate limits apply after trial
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Llama 3.3 70BNo Card
30 RPM, 1M tokens/day via Cerebras Inference API
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GPT-4o miniNo Card
GitHub account required; Copilot limits apply (15 RPM, 150 RPD)
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Llama 3.3 70BNo Card
GitHub account required; Copilot limits apply (15 RPM, 150 RPD)
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Phi-4 (14B)No Card
GitHub account required; Copilot limits apply (15 RPM, 150 RPD)
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Qwen 2.5 Coder 32BNo Card
Developer trial quota; varies by model
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Technical Nuances & Editorial Analysis

Workload Suitability Matrix: Multi-Node Training: Not suitable for training; limited to inference via Copilot. Spot Inference Prototyping: Free access to GPT-4o mini and open-source models with 15 RPM rate limit. Persistent Production API: Requires GitHub Copilot subscription for production workloads; rate limits too restrictive for production.

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GPT-4o mini, Llama 3.3 70B, Phi-4 available with GitHub account; Copilot limits apply

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Best for multi-provider routing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest instance/model on GitHub Models?▾
The lowest input token rate on GitHub Models is $N/A/1M tokens via .
Does GitHub Models offer a free tier without a credit card?▾
GPT-4o mini, Llama 3.3 70B, Phi-4 available with GitHub account; Copilot limits apply
How does GitHub Models compare to its cheaper alternatives?▾
GitHub Models differentiates through free ai models via github with copilot. Token rates range from N/A/1M input, competitive with the broader API market.
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