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GroqCloud Free plan.
Groq’s no-cost plan for calling hosted open-weight models such as gpt-oss, plus Whisper transcription, within per-model rate limits.
Free access
Free API calls within per-model rate limits
Window
Ongoing; per-minute and daily limits
Who qualifies
Free GroqCloud account
Worth knowing
Limits are set per model and per organization.
Each model has its own per-minute and daily caps, and the Limits page in your console shows the current numbers. Some Llama models are now enterprise-only. A card is needed only to upgrade to the paid Developer tier.
Checked against the provider’s own terms on November 2, 2026. Providers change these terms without notice, so confirm on their site before you apply. We don’t run this program or issue its credits.