The Best Free LLM APIs in 2026
A practical editorial guide to which free tiers are genuinely usable for prototypes, learning projects, and early product experiments.
Published: March 27, 2026
API Scout blog
Two starter articles for builders comparing free tiers, paid plans, and coding-friendly APIs.
Choosing an LLM API for Coding Agents
A developer-first guide to the tradeoffs that matter most for agent workflows: context handling, tool use, coding quality, and cost control.