SiliconFlow vs AI21 Labs
Compare SiliconFlow and AI21 Labs: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?
Category
API Platform
API Platform
Rating
β 3.5
β 3
Free Credits
null RPM 500, TPM 2,000,000
10 credits (one-time)
Refresh Period
per-minute
one-time
Resolution
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
No
Paid From
From Β₯0.006/1K tokens
Pay-as-you-go
SiliconFlow
Chinese API aggregation platform unifying open-source models under one interface. Free tier: RPM 500, TPM 2M, supporting DeepSeek, Qwen, GLM and more. Saves the trouble of self-hosting open-source models, with fast domestic access.
Pros
- βAccessible from China without VPN
- βHigh concurrency: RPM 500
- βFree models include GLM-Z1-9B and more
- βUnified interface for easy model switching
Cons
- βLimited number of free models
- βSome models require payment
- βRegistration needed for API token
Key Features
RPM 500TPM 2MChina Direct AccessOpenAI-Compatible APIUnified Multi-Model Interface
AI21 Labs
Israeli AI company offering Jamba series models. 10 free credits on registration, no credit card required. Jamba models have unique advantages in long-context processing and reasoning.
Pros
- β10 free credits on registration, no credit card
- βJamba models excel at long-context tasks
- βStrong technical team from Israel
Cons
- βLimited free credits
- βRequires VPN from China
- βLimited model selection
Key Features
Jamba Model SeriesLong-Context ProcessingStrong Reasoning