Gemini 2.5 Pro — Free AI Model & API

google-gemini/gemini-2-5-pro
chat
Context Window 2.0M
Max Output 65K
Rate Limit 5 RPM, 100 RPD
Cost $0.00 FREE
Free Period Since May 23, 2026
Credit Card Not required
Phone Verification Required
Status Online

Overview

Gemini 2.5 Pro — free model from Google Gemini.

Model ID
gemini-2-5-pro
Base URL
https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta
Specifications
Context: 2.0M · Output: 65K · Modality: text · OpenAI Compat: No

Quick Start

Integrate Gemini 2.5 Pro with 3 lines of code. See the config generator for Claude Code, Cursor, and more.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta",
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gemini-2-5-pro",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)
import OpenAI from "openai";

const openai = new OpenAI({
  baseURL: "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta",
  apiKey: "YOUR_API_KEY",
});

const completion = await openai.chat.completions.create({
  model: "gemini-2-5-pro",
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});

console.log(completion.choices[0].message.content);
curl "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/gemini-2-5-pro:generateContent?key=YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "contents": [{"parts": [{"text": "Hello!"}]}]
  }'

Other Free Models from Google Gemini

Rate Limits & Constraints

Rate Limit 5 RPM, 100 RPD
Context Window 2.0M
Max Output Tokens 65K
Cost Free — since May 23, 2026
Credit Card Not required
OpenAI Compatible No — uses provider-native API

Google Gemini Platform Limitations

  • 10 RPM is tight for production or multi-user apps
  • Free tier prompts may be used for product improvement
  • Some features (Grounding, Search) not available on free tier

Features & Use Cases

Best For

Chat

Modality Support

text

Google Gemini Highlights

  • Gemini 2.5 Flash: 1M context window
  • Multimodal: text, image, audio, video
  • Up to 500 RPD on Flash-Lite
  • No credit card required

How to Get a Free Google Gemini API Key

Follow these steps to get your free API key for Gemini 2.5 Pro. No credit card required — just sign up and start using the API.

  1. Go to Google AI Studio aistudio.google.com — sign in with Google account.
  2. Click "Get API Key" in the left nav
  3. Create API key in a new or existing project
  4. Pick a Gemini model Gemini 2.5 Flash recommended for best free limits.
  5. Configure OpenAI client Base URL: https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta

Playground — Test Gemini 2.5 Pro

Test Gemini 2.5 Pro directly in your browser. Your API key is sent directly to Google Gemini — never stored.

Model: Gemini 2.5 Pro Get Key

🔒 Your key is never stored — sent directly to the model provider via our server proxy.

Ready to chat with Gemini 2.5 Pro.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Gemini 2.5 Pro?

Sign up at Google Gemini to get your API key. No credit card is required — just an email sign-up. Once you have the key, use the code snippets in the Quick Start section above.

Is Gemini 2.5 Pro really free?

Yes. Gemini 2.5 Pro is available on Google Gemini's free tier and has been free since May 23, 2026. Rate limits apply: 5 RPM, 100 RPD. Always check the provider's terms for any changes to the free tier.

What are Gemini 2.5 Pro's rate limits?

5 RPM, 100 RPD Context window: 2.0M. Max output: 65K. No credit card required.

What are the best free alternatives to Gemini 2.5 Pro?

Popular free alternatives include inclusionAI: Ring-2.6-1T, Owl Alpha, NVIDIA: Nemotron 3 Nano Omni (free). You can also browse all 164+ free models on our site.

More questions? See our full FAQ →

Similar Free Models