Groq vs Cerebras Inference
Compare Groq and Cerebras Inference: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
API Platform
API Platform
Rating
β 5
β 3
Free Credits
1000 requests/day
null 30 RPM, 60K tokens/min
Refresh Period
daily
per-minute
Resolution
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
No
Paid From
Pay-as-you-go
Pay-as-you-go
Groq
Groq uses custom LPU chips for inference, delivering speeds several times faster than standard GPUs. Free tier offers 1000 requests/day with Llama, Qwen, and other open-source models. If you need real-time response speed for chat or streaming, Groq is currently the fastest free inference service available.γ
Pros
- βExtremely fast inference with custom LPU hardware
- βGenerous free tier: 1000 requests/day
- βSupports popular open-source models (Llama, Qwen, etc.)
- βOpenAI-compatible API format
Cons
- βRequires VPN from China
- βOnly open-source models, no GPT/Claude
- βFree tier has concurrency and TPM limits
Key Features
LPU Hardware Inference17 Free ModelsOpenAI-Compatible APIStreaming OutputWhisper Speech-to-Text
Cerebras Inference
Cerebras uses custom WSE (Wafer-Scale Engine) for inference, matching Groq's speed. Free tier: 30 RPM, 60K tokens/min. Currently requires joining a waitlist.γ
Pros
- βExtremely fast inference with WSE chip acceleration
- βGood TPM 60K allowance
- βIdeal for real-time applications
Cons
- βWaitlist required
- βRequires VPN from China
- βLimited model selection
Key Features
WSE Chip Inference30 RPM60K tokens/minUltra-Low Latency