Free LLM API for Coding: Routeway AI (200 Requests/Day)

Looking for a free AI coding API without burning through credits? Routeway.ai offers a generous free tier with 200 requests per day across powerful models — perfect for developers, side projects, and daily coding assistance.

Why Routeway Stands Out

• One unified OpenAI-compatible API for 100+ models (DeepSeek, Llama, Mistral, and more)
• Strong coding-focused models available in the free tier (including DeepSeek variants)
• 5 requests per minute + 200 requests per day limit
• Simple setup that works with VS Code extensions like Continue.dev, Cursor, Kilo Code, and more
• No credit card required to start

Pro Tips

• Save requests by using faster/smaller models for simple tasks
• Combine with local models (Ollama) for a hybrid setup
• Great for testing ideas before moving to paid tiers

Routeway removes the biggest barrier for developers — cost — while delivering solid performance for everyday coding needs.

Ready to get 200 free AI requests daily? Watch the full step-by-step tutorial and set up Routeway API for your coding workflow today!