> Baseten
Baseten is a robust model inference and deployment platform that enables enterprises to run custom and open-weights models in production. It offers high scalability, dedicated GPU infrastructure, and a developer-friendly API for deploying models from a comprehensive library.
// pros
- Professional inference/deployment platform, can custom-deploy any supported model
- New accounts get trial credits to test deployments for free first
- Listed as a legitimate inference platform by OpenRouter etc., not a fly-by-night site
// cons
- Free is only one-time trial credits (~$30); once spent it converts to paid, not a sustained free quota
- Billed by compute, not individual-friendly, and requires self-managed deployment
- No fixed free-model list; long-term use is a paid commercial service
A legitimate commercial inference platform good for teams evaluating custom model deployment via trial; it is not a sustained free LLM API, so its value for free-riding individuals is limited.
community_reputation
Baseten is listed as a legitimate inference platform by the cheahjs directory and OpenRouter reviews, offering ~$30 trial credits. It is fundamentally a compute-billed commercial inference platform whose free tier is one-time trial only, matching this project's 'trial-then-paid' definition.
imported analysis — independent third party, not Uprouter editorial · verify before relying on it
Value taken from the provider’s own published free-tier terms, expressed in USD.
note: New workspaces get $30 in trial credits billed by compute time (confirmed by pricing FAQ and 2026 credit trackers); converts to pay-as-you-go once spent. Startup program (up to $25K) is separate.
| Plan | Type | Monthly | Input /1M | Output /1M | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier (source-reported) | free | — | — | — | New workspaces get ~$30 trial credits, billed by compute time; Startup plan has no platform fee. Converts to pay-as-you-go once credits are spent. |
| Free Trial Credits | free | — | — | — | $30 one-time credit for new accounts to deploy and test models. |
| Compute (PAYG) | payg | — | — | — | Billed by GPU compute time; varies by instance type and duration. |
Pricing normalized from public sources — always verify with the provider.
// model prices
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any supported model in their library (billed by compute; no fixed free-model list) | — | — | — |
$ Does Baseten have a free tier?
Yes — Baseten offers a free tier that we value at roughly $30.00 in free credits. Always confirm current limits on Baseten's official pricing page — free tiers change without notice.
$ How much does Baseten cost per 1M tokens?
Baseten does not publish simple per-1M-token pricing (it may bill per request, per output, or via a subscription plan). Check their official pricing page for exact figures.
$ Is Baseten safe to use?
Uprouter rates Baseten as low risk. Rated low risk. an official provider with a free tier with pricing, authentication and terms documented on its own site. The model coverage is consistent with a real upstream, so data and reliability risk are modest. Risk ratings are editorial, evidence-based, and never influenced by affiliate relationships.
$ Can I use Baseten through Uprouter Connect?
Yes — Baseten is Connect-compatible. Add your Baseten API key in Uprouter Connect (encrypted at rest) and route requests to it through one OpenAI- and Claude-compatible API, optionally behind failover aliases. Uprouter meters the traffic in compute at the provider's listed rate.
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// more_informationprice history · live status · risk & confidence · code snippets
price_history
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live_status
current: upNo probes recorded yet.
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risk_&_confidence
Rated low risk. an official provider with a free tier with pricing, authentication and terms documented on its own site. The model coverage is consistent with a real upstream, so data and reliability risk are modest.
Confidence reflects how much verifiable evidence (official docs, probe history, community reports) backs this entry. Risk is our editorial assessment of operator reliability and terms — not financial advice.
code_snippets
curl https://uprouter.online/api/connect/v1/chat/completions \ -H "Authorization: Bearer upr_live_YOUR_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{
"model": "any-supported-model-in-their-library-billed-by-compute-no-fixed-free-model-list",
"messages": [{ "role": "user", "content": "Hello via Baseten" }]
}'Metered in Uprouter compute — the usage log shows which upstream served each request and its exact cost.
Ranked by neutral similarity signals only — live status, Connect compatibility, free-tier shape and free-credit proximity. Commercial relationships never influence this list.