Free models, ranked
These cost nothing, which is exactly why they run out: the capacity is shared across everyone and each account has a daily cap. Use them to prove an idea works. Once something ships and people depend on it, move to a paid model — the switch is one string in your code.
Best value in this category
Score out of 100: 50% cheapness, 30% capabilities, 20% context size — not a quality benchmark.
| # | Model | Context | ≈ 1,000 words | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No model in this category carries a price yet. | ||||