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
⭐ 3.5
⭐ 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

  • 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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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

  • βœ“Generous free beta period
  • βœ“High concurrency: 100 RPM
  • βœ“European data centers, GDPR compliant

Cons

  • βœ—Beta stage, stability unknown
  • βœ—Requires VPN from China
  • βœ—May charge after beta ends

Key Features

100 RPM200K tokens/minEuropean Data CentersOpen-Source Model Support
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