ModelScope vs GitHub Models

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

Category
LLM
API Platform
Rating
⭐ 3
⭐ 3.5
Free Credits
2000 free API calls per day
150 requests/day
Refresh Period
monthly
daily
Resolution
N/A
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
No
Paid From
Free (pay-per-use after quota)

ModelScope

Alibaba Cloud's largest open-source AI model community in China with 50K+ models. 2000 free API calls daily, OpenAI SDK compatible. Supports Qwen, DeepSeek, GLM, Baichuan and more. Requires Alibaba Cloud account binding.。

Pros

  • βœ“2000 free calls daily
  • βœ“50K+ open-source models
  • βœ“OpenAI SDK compatible
  • βœ“Alibaba Cloud stable backing
  • βœ“Full lineup of Chinese models

Cons

  • βœ—Must bind Alibaba Cloud account
  • βœ—Errors without account binding
  • βœ—Some models have license restrictions

Key Features

2000 free API calls daily50K+ open-source modelsOpenAI SDK compatibleLightning icon = API-Inference supportFull Qwen/DeepSeek/GLM/Baichuan coverageFast access from China
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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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