GitHub Models vs Scaleway Generative API

Compare GitHub Models and Scaleway Generative API: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?

Category
API Platform
API Platform
Rating
⭐ 3.5
⭐ 3
Free Credits
150 requests/day
null 100 RPM, 200K tokens/min (beta)
Refresh Period
daily
per-minute
Resolution
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
No
No
Paid From
TBD (beta)

GitHub Models

GitHub's free AI model inference service, accessible with just a GitHub account. Supports GPT-4.1, GPT-4o and other OpenAI models for free β€” the lowest barrier to entry for GPT-series models.

Pros

  • βœ“Free access to GPT-4.1 and GPT-4o
  • βœ“Only GitHub account needed, no credit card
  • βœ“Microsoft-backed stability
  • βœ“Code generation and multimodal support

Cons

  • βœ—Only 150 requests per day
  • βœ—15 RPM rate limit
  • βœ—Not suitable for high-frequency use

Key Features

Free GPT-4.1/4oGitHub Account LoginCode Model SupportPlayground Experience
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Scaleway Generative API

French cloud provider's AI inference platform, currently in free beta. 100 RPM, 200K tokens/min β€” quite generous. European data centers, ideal for GDPR-compliant projects.

Pros

  • βœ“Generous free beta period
  • βœ“High concurrency: 100 RPM
  • βœ“European data centers, GDPR compliant

Cons

  • βœ—Beta stage, stability unknown
  • βœ—Requires VPN from China
  • βœ—May charge after beta ends

Key Features

100 RPM200K tokens/minEuropean Data CentersOpen-Source Model Support
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