How to Get a Free SambaNova API Key (2026)
4 free models available — no credit card required. Get your SambaNova API key → Test free models →
FreeLLM Score
67 /120
👍 Good Option — Notable for stable service
Generosity 11/20
Accessibility 15/20
Model Breadth 6/20
Reliability 20/20
Compatibility 0/20
Model Quality 15/20
All Free SambaNova Models — Context Windows & Rate Limits
| Model | Context | Max Output | Modality | Rate Limit | Released | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax-M2.7 | 128K | 8K | 20 RPM, 20 RPD, 200K TPD | Mar 18, 2026 | Online | |
| DeepSeek-V3.2 (Preview) | 128K | 8K | 20 RPM, 20 RPD, 200K TPD | — | Online | |
| DeepSeek-V3.1 | 128K | 8K | 20 RPM, 20 RPD, 200K TPD | Aug 21, 2025 | Online | |
| gemma-4-31B-it (Preview) | 128K | 8K | 20 RPM, 20 RPD, 200K TPD | — | Online |
Free Tier Pricing & Rate Limits
Credit Card Not required
Free Tier Permanently free
Context Range 128K
Total Models 4 free
Rate Limits 20 RPM, 20 RPD, 200K TPD
API Compatibility See provider docs
Tool Compatibility
SambaNova 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 SambaNova's free models are best for, based on aggregated model capabilities: