> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aisl.science/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aisl.science/external-tools-and-services/free-model-and-api-directories.md).

# Free Model and API Directories

These community-maintained directories can help you discover models and services with free access options. They are **external link collections**, not AISL recommendations.

## Awesome Free Models

A broad directory of free AI models, APIs, open-weight models, and local inference tools.

**Best for:** General discovery.

[Open directory](https://github.com/12britz/awesome-free-models)

## Free-LLM

A directory for discovering and comparing providers and models with free access options.

**Best for:** Comparing free LLM providers.

[GitHub](https://github.com/nejib1/Free-LLM) · [Live directory](https://free-llm.com/)

## awesome-freellm-apis / freellm.net

A structured collection of free LLM APIs with a companion browsing website.

**Best for:** Finding API-based model access for prototypes and experiments.

[GitHub](https://github.com/open-free-llm-api/awesome-freellm-apis) · [Live directory](https://freellm.net/)

## awesome-free-llm-apis

A directory focused on LLM APIs that advertise permanent free tiers for text inference.

**Best for:** Finding providers with ongoing free-tier offerings.

[Open directory](https://github.com/mnfst/awesome-free-llm-apis)

{% hint style="warning" %}
Availability, pricing, privacy practices, model quality, and terms can change at any time. Verify them with the provider before use.
{% endhint %}


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