SiliconFlow vs Cerebras Inference
Compare SiliconFlow and Cerebras Inference: 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
null 30 RPM, 60K tokens/min
Refresh Period
per-minute
per-minute
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.γ
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
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