AI tools and API access for startups. Free tier included.
Early-stage startups qualify for free credits to use across all 200+ AI tools and the Free.ai API. Build your product on AI without upfront costs.
Full access to all API endpoints. Integrate AI chat, image generation, TTS, translation, and more into your product.
Self-hosted open-source models plus 346+ external models. Find the right model for your use case.
Accepted startups get priority email support and integration guidance from our team.
- Company is less than 3 years old
- Less than $5M in total funding
- Has a working product or prototype
- Not currently on a paid Free.ai plan
Tell us about your startup and how you plan to use AI. We review applications within 48 hours.
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Companies less than 3 years old with less than $5M in total funding, a working product or prototype, and not currently on a paid Free.ai plan. This includes pre-seed, seed, Series A, and bootstrapped startups.
Accepted startups receive free credits to use across all 200+ AI tools and the API, access to 346+ models including self-hosted and premium models, and priority email support with integration guidance.
Fill out the application form on this page with your startup name, contact email, website, funding stage, and a description of how you plan to use Free.ai. We review applications within 48 hours.
The credit amount varies based on your startup's stage and planned usage. We work with each startup to provide enough credits to build and launch their AI-powered features without upfront costs.
Yes. Credits apply to all Free.ai usage including web tools and API calls. You can integrate AI chat, image generation, text-to-speech, translation, and more into your product using the REST API.
Credits have a validity period that is communicated when your application is approved. This is typically sufficient for early-stage development and initial user testing.
Yes. Bootstrapped startups are explicitly eligible. The program is designed for all early-stage companies regardless of funding source, as long as they meet the age and funding criteria.
You can transition to a paid plan at standard pricing. Startups that have grown with Free.ai can also discuss volume pricing or enterprise plans based on their usage level.
Yes. Accepted startups receive priority email support and guidance on API integration, model selection, and architecture decisions. Our team can help you choose the right approach for your use case.
Yes. Apply with your existing account email. If approved, your credits will be added to your existing account. However, you cannot be on a current paid plan to qualify.
We see applications from SaaS companies adding AI features, AI-native startups building on language models, ed-tech platforms, content creation tools, developer tools, and companies in healthcare, legal, and finance looking to integrate AI.
The credits are tied to your account. For team usage, you can share API keys or contact us about team seats. Enterprise-level team management is available if your startup scales quickly.