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US · serverless

Custom LPU hardware delivering some of the highest tokens-per-second figures available for open models.

Free tierOpenAI-compatible
Category
serverless
Free tier
Yes
OpenAI API
Compatible
Adds on top
None - sets its own prices

Margin over the underlying model price

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Frequently asked

Is Groq OpenAI-compatible?

Yes. Groq accepts the OpenAI chat-completions request shape, so most SDKs work by changing the base URL and API key.

Does Groq have a free tier?

Yes - Groq offers free usage, though limits and eligible models change frequently. Check the pricing page before relying on it.

How does Groq charge?

Per token Margin over the underlying model price: none - sets its own prices.