Free {family} model via API
IBM Granite is an Apache-2.0 open model family for enterprise text, code, and tool-calling tasks.
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The table refreshes hourly from aggregator APIs. The same model at different providers is a separate endpoint with its own limits.
Benchmarks: Artificial Analysis (September 24, 2026). A dash means the model is not on their leaderboard; we never estimate scores ourselves.
About Granite
IBM Granite is an Apache-2.0 open model family for enterprise text, code, and tool-calling tasks.
FAQ
Which Granite models are free?
Currently 5 models are free: Granite 4.0 Micro, Granite 34B Code, Granite 3.0 3B A800M, Granite 3.0 8B, Granite 8B Code.
Where can I get a free Granite API key?
Free Granite routes are available at: UnoRouter, NVIDIA Build. Get a key in the provider's dashboard; links are on each model card.
Who develops Granite?
IBM Granite is an Apache-2.0 open model family for enterprise text, code, and tool-calling tasks.