NVIDIA NIM free model API
NVIDIA NIM lets you call some AI models in the build.nvidia.com catalog through an API without token charges. As of October 5, there are 37 free endpoints, and most models allow up to 40 requests per minute.
- What you get
- 37 free API endpoints (as of October 5) · Most models allow 40 requests per minute
- Price
- Free · No token charges
- Valid until
- To be confirmed
- Requirements
- For prototyping and development · Up to 40 requests per minute for most models · Limits vary by model · Downloadable models are separate from the free API · The list of free models may change
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Details
NVIDIA NIM is a service that lets you use AI models through an API on build.nvidia.com. As of October 5, the official catalog has 37 free endpoints, which operate with usage limits and no per-token charges.
Select a model from the build.nvidia.com model list using the Free Endpoint filter, then get an API key and make API calls. Models available for download (Download Available) are separate from the free API.
The free tier is for prototyping and development, and most models allow up to 40 requests per minute. Check your limit in the upper-right corner of the dashboard. The list of free models may change, and whether a card is required needs to be verified.
Sources and verification history
- Collection channel
- aicredits
- Collected at
- October 2, 2026 10:57 KST
- First published
- Updated
- Official sources checked at
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