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Groq

groq.com

Provides fast, low-cost AI inference via an OpenAI-compatible API for running LLMs, speech-to-text, and text-to-speech models.

The Groq API uses api key authentication; has usage based pricing; offers a free tier (Free API key available; "Get started for free and upgrade as your needs grow"). Verified 2026-07-12 with per-field source links.

AI & Machine Learning Verified 2026-07-12 medium confidence
Base URL
https://api.groq.com/openai/v1
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Auth
api_key
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Free tier
Free API key available; "Get started for free and upgrade as your needs grow"
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Pricing model
usage_based
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Pricing
Per-token pricing, e.g. Llama 3.1 8B Instant $0.05/M input, $0.08/M output; Llama 3.3 70B $0.59/M input, $0.79/M output; GPT OSS 120B $0.15/$0.60 per M; ASR Whisper V3 Large $0.111/hour; Batch API 50% lower cost
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Rate limits
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OpenAPI spec
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MCP server
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