SiliconFlow vs GitHub Models

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

Category
API Platform
API Platform
Rating
⭐ 3.5
⭐ 3.5
Free Credits
null RPM 500, TPM 2,000,000
150 requests/day
Refresh Period
per-minute
daily
Resolution
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
No
Paid From
From Β₯0.006/1K tokens

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

  • βœ“Accessible from China without VPN
  • βœ“High concurrency: RPM 500
  • βœ“Free models include GLM-Z1-9B and more
  • βœ“Unified interface for easy model switching

Cons

  • βœ—Limited number of free models
  • βœ—Some models require payment
  • βœ—Registration needed for API token

Key Features

RPM 500TPM 2MChina Direct AccessOpenAI-Compatible APIUnified Multi-Model Interface
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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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