How to Get a Free OVHcloud AI Endpoints API Key (2026)
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OVHcloud AI Endpoints FreeLLM Score
A solid choice for most developers with balanced limits and model quality.
What is OVHcloud AI Endpoints?
EU-hosted free LLM APIs — GDPR compliant, no registration for anonymous tier.
OVHcloud AI Endpoints provides free API access to open-weight models (Qwen, Mistral, Llama, DeepSeek) hosted in European data centers. The anonymous tier requires no registration at all — just send requests. Registered users get higher rate limits. Ideal for EU developers who need GDPR-compliant hosting and low-latency European inference.
- No registration needed for anonymous tier
- EU-hosted (GDPR compliant)
- Qwen3-Coder, Mistral, Llama, DeepSeek
- OpenAI-compatible endpoint
API Compatibility: OpenAI SDK-compatible (Chat Completions)
How to Get a OVHcloud AI Endpoints API Key
- 1 Go to endpoints.ai.cloud.ovh.net No registration needed for anonymous tier.
- 2 (Optional) Create an OVHcloud account for higher limits
- 3 Pick a model Qwen3-Coder, Mistral, Llama, DeepSeek available.
- 4 Start making requests Anonymous tier: just send requests. Registered: get API token.
- 5 Configure OpenAI client Base URL: https://oai.endpoints.kepler.ai.cloud.ovh.net/v1
All Free OVHcloud AI Endpoints Models — Context Windows & Rate Limits
| Model | Context | Max Output | Modality | Rate Limit | Released | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3.6-27B | 131K | 32K | 2 RPM (anonymous) | Apr 22, 2026 | Online | |
| Qwen3.5-9B | 131K | 8K | 2 RPM (anonymous) | Mar 2, 2026 | Online | |
| Qwen3.5-397B-A17B | 131K | 32K | 2 RPM (anonymous) | Feb 16, 2026 | Online | |
| Qwen3-Coder-30B-A3B-Instruct | 262K | 32K | 2 RPM (anonymous) | Jul 31, 2025 | Online | |
| Mistral-Nemo-Instruct-2407 | 128K | 4K | 2 RPM (anonymous) | — | Online | |
| Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct | 128K | 8K | 2 RPM (anonymous) | Feb 1, 2025 | Online | |
| Mistral-Small-3.2-24B-Instruct | 128K | 4K | 2 RPM (anonymous) | Jun 20, 2025 | Online | |
| gpt-oss-20b | 128K | 8K | 2 RPM (anonymous) | Aug 5, 2025 | Online | |
| Meta-Llama-3_3-70B-Instruct | 131K | 4K | 2 RPM (anonymous) | Dec 6, 2024 | Online | |
| Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct | 131K | 4K | 2 RPM (anonymous) | Jul 23, 2024 | Online |
OVHcloud AI Endpoints Free Tier Limits & Pricing
OVHcloud AI Endpoints API Setup Tutorial & Tools
OVHcloud AI Endpoints is fully compatible with popular AI coding assistants like Cursor, Claude Code, and more. To see step-by-step API configuration instructions for your favorite tool, please visit our Global Configuration Guide →
Use Cases
What OVHcloud AI Endpoints's free models are best for, based on aggregated model capabilities:
Limitations & Caveats
- Anonymous tier has very low, unpublished rate limits
- Some models experience cold starts (5-10s first request)
- EU-hosted only — higher latency outside Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the rate limits on OVHcloud's anonymous tier?
OVHcloud doesn't publish exact limits for the anonymous tier, but it's designed for testing — typically a few requests per minute. Register for a free account to get higher, documented limits.
Is OVHcloud AI Endpoints GDPR compliant?
Yes — all models run in OVHcloud's European data centers (France). Data never leaves the EU, making it suitable for GDPR-sensitive workloads.
Do I need an API key for the anonymous tier?
No — the anonymous tier requires no API key at all. Just send requests directly to the endpoint. This is unique among LLM providers.