Gemini 2.5 Flash free API
Gemini 2.5 Flash is still on the Gemini API free tier, but only for projects that already used it — new projects should use Gemini 3.8 Flash (gemini-3.8-flash) or gemini-3.5-flash-lite. Multimodal with up to 1M context. Google no longer publishes fixed free RPM/RPD; check your project in AI Studio.
Free providers
| Provider | RPM | Daily | Model ID | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-free | — | — | gemini-2.5-flash | 2026-10-10 |
- Google Gemini: Google no longer publishes fixed free-tier RPM/RPD. Your project's limits are shown in AI Studio → Usage & limits.
Example (gemini-free)
curl "https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/gemini-2.5-flash:generateContent?key=$GEMINI_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"contents": [{"parts": [{"text": "Hello"}]}]
}' FAQ
- Is Gemini 2.5 Flash free via API?
- Yes — free hosted routes are listed on this page from gemini-free. Limits change; check the table and the provider pages for the latest RPM and daily caps.
- Which free provider should I use for Gemini 2.5 Flash?
- Use gemini-free for the free route on this page.
- What are the free rate limits for Gemini 2.5 Flash?
- There is no fixed public number. Google Gemini: Google no longer publishes fixed free-tier RPM/RPD. Your project's limits are shown in AI Studio → Usage & limits.
- Which Gemini models are free for API use?
- For new projects, use gemini-3.8-flash or gemini-3.5-flash-lite on the Gemini API free tier (no card). Gemini 2.5 Flash is only available to projects that already used it. Google no longer publishes fixed free limits; your project's caps are shown in AI Studio.
- 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.