Freebuff vs OpenRouter
Compare Freebuff and OpenRouter: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
Coding Assistant
API Platform
Rating
β 3.5
β 4
Free Credits
0 undefined
50 requests/day (1000 after $10 top-up)
Refresh Period
unlimited
daily
Resolution
N/A
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
No
Yes
Paid From
Codebuff from $100/mo
$10 top-up
Freebuff
Free AI coding agent that edits code via natural language in terminal. Based on paid Codebuff, ad-supported. Uses DeepSeek V4 Flash by default, supports Kimi K2.6, MiniMax M2.7 and other models.γ
Pros
- βCompletely free, ads for credits
- βNo config needed, works out of box
- βSupports multiple domestic models
- βBuilt-in code review and browser use
- βOpen source MIT license
Cons
- βAds in terminal
- βDeepSeek V4 Pro trains on data
- βNot available in all countries
- βRequires internet, no offline use
Key Features
Natural language coding in terminal9 built-in sub-agentsDeepSeek V4 FlashCode reviewBrowser useDeep thinkingOpen source MIT license
OpenRouter
API aggregation platform β one endpoint to access them all. 27 free models, accessible from China without VPN. Switch between backends by just changing the model name. Free tier: 50 requests/day, unlock 1000/day with $10 top-up.γ
Pros
- βAccessible from China without VPN
- β27 free models available
- βOpenAI-compatible format, switch models by changing name
- βDiverse model selection across providers
Cons
- βFree tier limited to 50 requests/day
- βUnlocking 1000/day requires $10 top-up
- βFree model quality varies
Key Features
27 Free ModelsChina Direct AccessOpenAI-Compatible APIUnified Model SwitchingDeepSeek/Qwen/Llama Support