How to Get a Free nebius API Key (2026)
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All Free nebius Models — Context Windows & Rate Limits
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What is nebius?
EU-hosted Llama 3.3 70B + Qwen3 235B — tier-based rate limits.
Nebius AI Studio provides free API access to Meta-Llama-3.3-70B-Instruct and Qwen3-235B-A22B models hosted in European data centers. Rate limits are tier-based (higher with usage history). The API is OpenAI-compatible with 128K context across all models. No credit card required — ideal for EU developers needing GDPR-compliant hosting.
- Llama 3.3 70B + Qwen3 235B (large models free)
- EU-hosted — GDPR compliant
- 128K context window
- OpenAI-compatible endpoint
API Compatibility: OpenAI SDK-compatible (Chat Completions)
How to Get a nebius API Key
- 1 Sign up at studio.nebius.com Email or Google/GitHub. No credit card.
- 2 Go to Settings → API Keys
- 3 Create an API key
- 4 Choose a model Meta-Llama-3.3-70B for general use. Qwen3-235B for complex tasks. Tier-based limits.
- 5 Configure OpenAI client Base URL: https://api.studio.nebius.com/v1. OpenAI SDK-compatible.
nebius Free Tier Limits & Pricing
nebius API Setup Tutorial & Tools
nebius is fully compatible with popular AI coding assistants like Cursor, Claude Code, and more. To see step-by-step API configuration instructions for your favorite tool, please visit our Global Configuration Guide →
Use Cases
What nebius's free models are best for, based on aggregated model capabilities:
Limitations & Caveats
- Tier-based limits — low for new users, scales with usage
- Only 2 models available
- EU-hosting means higher latency outside Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nebius' tier-based rate limiting work?
New users start at a lower tier with conservative limits. As you build usage history (consistent, non-abusive usage), your tier and limits increase automatically. This is similar to a trust-based system.
Is Qwen3-235B on Nebius really 235 billion parameters?
Yes — Qwen3-235B-A22B is a Mixture-of-Experts model with 235B total parameters (22B active per token). It's one of the largest models available on any free tier and competes with GPT-4 class models.
Is Nebius better than OVHcloud for EU hosting?
Both are EU-hosted and GDPR-compliant. Nebius offers larger models (Qwen3 235B) while OVHcloud offers more model variety and an anonymous tier with no registration. Choose based on which models you need.