Google Gemini
info Notes
Free tier unavailable in EU/UK/Switzerland. Free-tier prompts may be used by Google to improve products. [^1]
key How to get API key
General steps — follow the official Google Gemini page for exact details.
- Open the Google Gemini API key page ↗
- Create a new account, or sign in if you already have one.
- Generate an API key from the dashboard or settings.
layers Available models 4
| Model | Capabilities | Context | Output | Rate limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gemini 3.5 Flash
gemini-3.5-flash
|
description
image
headphones
videocam
|
1M | — | 15 RPM, 1,500 RPD |
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
gemini-3.1-flash-lite
|
description
image
headphones
videocam
|
1M | — | 30 RPM, 1,500 RPD |
Gemini 2.5 Flash
gemini-2.5-flash
|
description
image
headphones
videocam
|
1M | — | 15 RPM, 1,500 RPD |
Gemini 2.5 Pro
gemini-2.5-pro
|
description
image
headphones
videocam
|
2M | — | 5 RPM, 50 RPD |
help Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Google Gemini provides free API access or free developer credits. Refer to the model list table above for context window and rate limit details.
Most free tier providers in our directory (including Google Gemini) do not require a credit card for developer key activation. Check their official developer portal for exact signup requirements.
If your application exceeds the RPM (Requests Per Minute) or RPD (Requests Per Day) quota, the API will respond with an HTTP 429 status code until your quota window resets.