Free AI Model APIs on Velona
These models cost nothing to call on Velona. Free model access works on a quick request-and-approve basis: sign up, request free access from the Models page, and once approved you can call any zero-cost model subject to a daily call limit and a requests-per-minute cap, enough for learning, prototyping, and small projects withoutloading your wallet at all.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there really a free AI API in India?
Yes. Velona's free tier routes zero-cost models at no charge. You need an approved account (a one-time request from your dashboard) and usage is capped per day and per minute to prevent abuse.
What are the limits on free models?
Free-tier calls have a daily call limit and a requests-per-minute gate, both set by the platform. Paid models have no such gates, so you're limited only by your wallet balance.
Can I mix free and paid models on one API key?
Yes. The gateway checks each request's model: free-tier models bypass billing entirely, paid models debit your INR wallet. One key, one integration.
Velona is India's INR-native AI API gateway with 300+ models behind one API key, UPI top-up from ₹10, no foreign card needed.