Codestral free API
Codestral is callable on a Mistral Free mode key as codestral-latest (no card) and runs locally via Ollama. Built for fill-in-the-middle and code completion. Mistral does not publish free-tier limits — check Admin → Limits in the console.
Free providers
| Provider | RPM | Daily | Model ID | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mistral-free | — | — | codestral-latest | 2026-10-10 |
- Mistral AI: Free mode limits are per organization (Admin → Limits) and not published. Free keys can call Nemo, Ministral and Codestral, not mistral-small or Large.
Example (mistral-free)
curl https://api.mistral.ai/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $MISTRAL_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "codestral-latest",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
}' FAQ
- Is Codestral free via API?
- Yes — free hosted routes are listed on this page from mistral-free. Limits change; check the table and the provider pages for the latest RPM and daily caps.
- Which free provider should I use for Codestral?
- Use mistral-free for the free route on this page.
- What are the free rate limits for Codestral?
- There is no fixed public number. Mistral AI: Free mode limits are per organization (Admin → Limits) and not published. Free keys can call Nemo, Ministral and Codestral, not mistral-small or Large.
- Can I run Codestral locally instead of using a free API?
- Yes. Pull it with Ollama using tag codestral and point your editor at http://localhost:11434/v1.
- How do I stack multiple free API keys?
- See our free API stack guide to combine Groq, OpenRouter, and Gemini keys, then compare limits on the free API comparison table.
Limits checked against official docs on 2026-10-10. Rates change without notice. Not affiliated with providers unless noted. Verify before production use.