ModelScope
info Notes
Free API-Inference for registered users. Requires Alibaba Cloud account binding + real-name verification. [^6]
key How to get API key
General steps — follow the official ModelScope page for exact details.
- Open the ModelScope 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 3
| Model | Capabilities | Context | Output | Rate limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
`Qwen/Qwen3.5-35B-A3B`
`qwen/qwen3.5-35b-a3b`
|
description
|
— | — | 2,000 RPD total; <=500 RPD/model (dynamic) |
`Qwen/Qwen3.5-27B`
`qwen/qwen3.5-27b`
|
description
|
— | — | 2,000 RPD total; <=500 RPD/model (dynamic) |
+ API-Inference-enabled models
+-api-inference-enabled-models
|
LLM, MLLM
|
Varies | — | Dynamic quotas + dynamic concurrency |
help Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! ModelScope 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 ModelScope) 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.