RooCode + Gemini Flash 2.5 doesn't really let me down much for coding. Usually takes just a bit more requests and every now and then needing to look up a module that's not working to find a working version (looking at you moviepy >.>). Orchestrator mode also doesn't work well with flash 2.5 from my tests. Although recently I've just been using it more so as a tool in automated scripts. It makes as a very powerful summarizing tool + report generator. Much more thorough reports than its older 2.0 flash model. Answer from Dundell on reddit.com
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/chatgptcoding › which apis do you use for free - best free options for coding
r/ChatGPTCoding on Reddit: Which APIs do you use for FREE - Best free options for CODING
June 6, 2025 -

Hi Guys,

let's grow this thread.

Here we should accumulate all good and recommend options and the thread should serve as a reliable source for getting surprising good FREE API Options shown.

I'll start!:

I recommend using the Openrouter API Key with the unlimited and not rate limited Deepseek/Deepseek R1 0528 - free model.

It's intelligent, strong reasoning and it's good at coding but sometimes it sucks a bit.
I Roocode there is a High Reasoning mode maybe it makes things better.

In Windsurf you can use SWE-1 for free which is a good and reliable option for tool use and coding but it misses something apart from the big guns.

In TRAE you can get nearly unlimited access to Claude 4 Sonnet and other Highend Models for just 3$ a month! Thats my option right now.

And... there is a tool which can import your OpenAI-Session Cookie and can work as a local reverse proxy to make the requests from your Plus Subscription work as API request in your Coding IDE ..thats sick right?

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Free APIs
free-apis.github.io
Free APIs
A collection of free APIs
Discussions

Where can we find free APIs?
Checkout Github Models https://github.com/marketplace/models which provides free quota for developers.There are a lot of models including gpt4o. I think the quota is enough for daily use More on reddit.com
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DeepSeek-R1 Free API key : datascience
So DeepSeek-R1 has just landed on OpenRouter and you can now run the API key for free. Check how to get the API key and codes :... More on old.reddit.com
🌐 r/datascience
Google Gemini API key for free : ArtificialInteligence
Checkout this short tutorial on how to generate you r Google Gemini model API key for free and codes to use it with any language :... More on old.reddit.com
🌐 r/ArtificialInteligence
Is there any way to get my steam api key for free for dotabuddy?
This is an intentional restriction. Just spend $5 on a compendium. It's well worth it for a game you've probably played 100s of hours for free. More on reddit.com
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StrongDM
strongdm.com › tools › api-key-generator
API Key Generator: Random, Online, Free
Use our free API Key Generator to create secure, random, and unique keys for your apps and integrations—no sign-up required.
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GitHub
github.com › dan1471 › FREE-openai-api-keys
GitHub - dan1471/FREE-openai-api-keys: collection for free openai keys to use in your projects
Here you can find a collection of free OpenAI API keys for your projects. Feel free to use them and share with others.
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Google AI
ai.google.dev › gemini api › using gemini api keys
Using Gemini API keys | Google AI for Developers
November 5, 2025 - Gemini 3 Flash is here. Try it for free in Google AI Studio. ... We have updated our Terms of Service. To use the Gemini API, you need an API key.
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Google AI Studio
aistudio.google.com › app › apikey
Google AI Studio API Key
Sign in · Use your Google Account · Not your computer? Use Guest mode to sign in privately. Learn more about using Guest mode · Create account
Find elsewhere
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JSON2Video
json2video.com › get-api-key
Get your free API Key
Start using JSON2Video with our free plan and learn what you can achieve with video automation and programmatic videos ... By signing up you accept the API Terms of use and accept to receive transactional and product emails from JSON2Video, like your API Key and important communications regarding the use of the API.
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Google
developers.google.com › google maps platform › web › maps embed api › set up the maps embed api
Set up the Maps Embed API | Google for Developers
To create one, go to the Google Maps Platform Credentials page and select \"Create credentials\" then \"API key.\" Restrict your key via the Credentials page, selecting \"HTTP referrers\" for application restrictions and choosing specific APIs ...
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OpenAI
platform.openai.com › api-keys
create an OpenAI API key
Explore resources, tutorials, API docs, and dynamic examples to get the most out of OpenAI's developer platform.
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OpenAI
platform.openai.com › ai-text-classifier
OpenAI Platform
Explore resources, tutorials, API docs, and dynamic examples to get the most out of OpenAI's developer platform.
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Finnhub
finnhub.io › register
Get your free API key
Finnhub - Free APIs for realtime stock, forex, and cryptocurrency. Company fundamentals, Economic data, and Alternative data.
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DEV Community
dev.to › itshayder › breaking-free-ai-api-keys-2025-3-secret-platforms-replacing-paid-services-2708
BREAKING: Free AI API Keys 2025: 3 Secret Platforms Replacing Paid Services - DEV Community
July 12, 2025 - Here are 3 platforms that give you powerful AI access for free, no credit card needed: 1. Google AI Studio Think of it as Google’s AI playground. You sign up in minutes and get an API key that works with top-tier models like Gemini 2.5. No ...
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Nettoolkit
nettoolkit.com › test-api-key
Free Test API Key
You need JavaScript enabled to interact with this site
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Google Cloud
cloud.google.com › application development › google cloud sdk › authentication › manage api keys
Manage API keys | Authentication | Google Cloud Documentation
Start free · Home · Documentation · Application development · Google Cloud SDK · Authentication · Guides · Send feedback · This page describes how to create, edit, and restrict API keys. For information about how to use API keys to access Google APIs, see Use API keys to access APIs.
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VirusTotal
docs.virustotal.com › docs › please-give-me-an-api-key
Please give me an API key
You do not need to ask for a public API key, in order to get one you just have to register in VirusTotal Community (top right hand side of VirusTotal). Once registered, sign in into your account and you will find your public API in the corresponding ...
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GitHub
github.com › public-apis › public-apis
GitHub - public-apis/public-apis: A collective list of free APIs
Free Geolocation tools and APIs for country, region, city and time zone lookup by IP address · apiKey · Yes · Unknown · ipstack · Locate and identify website visitors by IP address · apiKey · Yes · Unknown · Kakao Maps · Kakao Maps provide multiple APIs for Korean maps · apiKey · Yes · Unknown · keycdn IP Location Finder ·
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Langchain
docs.langchain.com › langsmith › create-account-api-key
Create an account and API key - Docs by LangChain
To get started with LangSmith, you need to create an account. You can sign up for a free account in the LangSmith UI. LangSmith supports sign in with Google, GitHub, and email. LangSmith supports two types of API keys: Service Keys and Personal Access Tokens.
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Apidog
apidog.com › blog › openai-api-key-free
How to Use OpenAI API Key for Free in 2025
October 19, 2025 - The most reliable method to obtain an openai key is by using OpenAI’s official free trial or free tier. OpenAI often provides new users with trial credits, giving you a free openai api key for initial experiments.
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OpenWeatherMap
openweathermap.org › appid
How to start to work with Openweather API - OpenWeatherMap
Your API keys can always be found on your account page, where you can also generate additional API keys if needed. Check our documentation page to find all technical information for each product. Documentation is an essential guide with actual examples and comprehensive description of API calls, ...