SiliconFlow vs Scaleway Generative API
Compare SiliconFlow and Scaleway Generative API: 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 100 RPM, 200K tokens/min (beta)
Refresh Period
per-minute
per-minute
Resolution
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
No
Paid From
From Β₯0.006/1K tokens
TBD (beta)
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
Scaleway Generative API
French cloud provider's AI inference platform, currently in free beta. 100 RPM, 200K tokens/min β quite generous. European data centers, ideal for GDPR-compliant projects.
Pros
- βGenerous free beta period
- βHigh concurrency: 100 RPM
- βEuropean data centers, GDPR compliant
Cons
- βBeta stage, stability unknown
- βRequires VPN from China
- βMay charge after beta ends
Key Features
100 RPM200K tokens/minEuropean Data CentersOpen-Source Model Support