Groq

Built on custom LPU hardware that delivers the fastest inference speeds in the industry at 300+ tokens per second. Supports popular open models like Llama and Mixtral. Best for latency-sensitive applications where response speed matters more than model variety.

AI ToolFree Tier: ~14,400 req/day; 300+ tok/secCompany: Groq, Inc.Category: Developer ToolsQuick Start: Sign up at console.groq.com (no credit card) → Copy your API key → Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint to call Llama or Mixtral models

Groq

Ultra-fast inference (300+ tok/sec) — no credit card

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Built on custom LPU hardware that delivers the fastest inference speeds in the industry at 300+ tokens per second. Supports popular open models like Llama and Mixtral. Best for latency-sensitive applications where response speed matters more than model variety.

FREE TIER
~14,400 req/day; 300+ tok/sec
COMPANY
Groq, Inc.
CATEGORY
Developer ToolsAPIs & Inference
PRIVACY
Does not train on user data
TAGS
apifastinference

QUICK START

Sign up at console.groq.com (no credit card) → Copy your API key → Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint to call Llama or Mixtral models

BEST FOR

  • Latency-sensitive apps that need 300+ tok/sec
  • Open-weight models (Llama, Mixtral) at no cost
  • Quick prototyping without a credit card

NOT FOR

  • Frontier closed models (Claude, GPT-4) — not available
  • High-volume production without a paid tier

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