EmberCloud for Startups
$100 in free API credits for LLM inference on GLM-5 and GLM-4.7
What you get from EmberCloud for Startups for free
Overview
EmberCloud provides an incubator-style credits program designed for startups and indie hackers. Approved builders receive $100 in free API credits to power AI features with fast, affordable LLM inference.
Key Offer Highlights
- $100 in Free API Credits: Granted upon application approval to test and scale inference.
- Model Access: Use credits across EmberCloud models, including GLM-5, GLM-4.7, and upcoming releases.
- Drop-in OpenAI Compatibility: Standardized API endpoints allow integration with existing OpenAI SDK codebases with zero cold starts.
- No Credit Card Required to Apply: Initial submission requires only project details.
How to Claim
- Submit Application: Fill out the intake form on the EmberCloud startup page with your company/project name, contact email, website, and a brief description of your product and use case.
- Review: The EmberCloud team evaluates submissions within a few business days.
- Verification & Activation: Once approved, add $5 to verify your organization and activate your $100 credit allocation.
Models served free
Limits as the provider publishes them; a dash means none is published.
| Model | Context | RPM | RPD | TPM | Tools | Vision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| glm-5No rate limits published | 203k | — | — | — | — | — |
| glm-5.3-flashContext from the pricing page | 1,300k | — | — | — | — | — |
| kimi-k3Context from the pricing page | 1,000k | — | — | — | — | — |
| deepseek-v4-flashContext from the pricing page | 1,000k | — | — | — | — | — |
| qwen3-coder-nextContext from the pricing page | 262k | — | — | — | — | — |
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