> Openference API
Openference API offers a high-performance inference platform with a 3-day free trial for agentic development. It features subscription tiers (Lite/Pro/Max) with bundled requests and on-demand rates for extra usage.
Value taken from the provider’s own published free-tier terms, expressed in USD.
note: Free plan: 3-day trial with open-source models — no credit card required
| Plan | Type | Monthly | Input /1M | Output /1M | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | free | — | — | — | Free tier (source-reported) |
| Pay-as-you-go | payg | — | Free | Free | Cheapest tracked model rate (OpenRouter-normalized). |
| Lite | subscription | $15.00/mo | — | — | Includes 7,500 requests per week and 15 rpm. |
| Free (3-day trial) | free | — | — | — | 350 requests per week during the trial period. |
Pricing normalized from public sources — always verify with the provider.
// model prices
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| glm-5.3-flash | Free | Free | 1.3M |
| deepseek-v4-flash-0731 | Free | Free | 1.3M |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp | Free | $0.0000 | 1.0M |
| MiniMax-M3 | Free | $0.0000 | 1.0M |
| GLM 5.2 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | 1.0M |
| glm-5.3 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 | 1.3M |
$ Does Openference API have a free tier?
Yes — Openference API offers a free tier that we value at roughly $5.00 in free credits. Always confirm current limits on Openference API's official pricing page — free tiers change without notice.
$ How much does Openference API cost per 1M tokens?
The cheapest model we track at Openference API is Free per 1M input tokens and Free per 1M output tokens. This is normalized from Openference API's published pricing — verify with the provider before purchasing, since prices change frequently.
$ Is Openference API safe to use?
Uprouter rates Openference API as medium risk. Rated medium risk. an official provider with a free tier with only partial transparency: some model coverage or pricing is confirmed, while other figures rest on third-party reports or a login-gated console. Risk ratings are editorial, evidence-based, and never influenced by affiliate relationships.
$ Can I use Openference API through Uprouter Connect?
Openference API is not marked Connect-compatible in our catalog yet. You can still use their API directly, or request compatibility via /submit.
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// more_informationprice history · live status · risk & confidence · code snippets
price_history
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live_status
current: unknownNo probes recorded yet.
Uprouter runs its own probes; best-effort, not a guarantee. Probe results depend on our network location and cadence — for production, always use the provider’s own status page.
risk_&_confidence
Rated medium risk. an official provider with a free tier with only partial transparency: some model coverage or pricing is confirmed, while other figures rest on third-party reports or a login-gated console.
Confidence reflects how much verifiable evidence (official docs, probe history, community reports) backs this entry. Risk is our editorial assessment of operator reliability and terms — not financial advice.
code_snippets
# Openference API's own API — get a key from their dashboard
curl https://openference.com/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer THEIR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "glm-5-2",
"messages": [{ "role": "user", "content": "Hello" }]
}'Direct to the provider — Uprouter receives nothing; verify their current pricing before purchasing.
Ranked by neutral similarity signals only — live status, Connect compatibility, free-tier shape and free-credit proximity. Commercial relationships never influence this list.