Replicate
US · serverless
Run open models via a simple API, billed by compute time rather than tokens - which changes the maths for long generations.
Free tier
- Category
- serverless
- Free tier
- Yes
- OpenAI API
- Custom
- Adds on top
- None - billed for compute, not a token margin
Margin over the underlying model price
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Frequently asked
Is Replicate OpenAI-compatible?
No. Replicate uses its own API shape, so you will need its SDK or a translation layer such as LiteLLM.
Does Replicate have a free tier?
Yes - Replicate offers free usage, though limits and eligible models change frequently. Check the pricing page before relying on it.
How does Replicate charge?
Per second of compute, or per token on some models Margin over the underlying model price: none - billed for compute, not a token margin.