> LongCat
LongCat is Meituan's large model API platform (longcat.chat/platform), offering OpenAI/Anthropic-compatible endpoints. During its public beta phase in 2026, it provides generous daily free token allowances for models including LongCat-Flash and LongCat-2.0, with a context window of 131K tokens.
// pros
- Meituan's in-house model with an official open platform — high credibility, with an API-Keys console to create keys
- OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible, so existing SDKs can be reused directly; low integration barrier
- Generous daily free token allowance (~55M/day total), free for over half a year already
- Good for translation, simple tool-calling and mechanical tasks
// cons
- Beta free-allowance policy may change; no paid fallback yet (exceed the quota and you wait for the next-day refresh)
- The Thinking model tends to over-trigger tool calls; the Lite model is unsuitable for code/summarization/planning/proofreading
- Mixed reviews; limited capability on complex tasks
Good for individuals and developers to call Meituan's LongCat free for translation, tool-calling and prototyping; mind that the beta free policy may change, safeguard your key, and pick the right model tier for complex/code tasks.
community_reputation
Positive, freebie-oriented reputation: Linux.do, Tencent Cloud community and OSCHINA confirm it is Meituan's in-house model with a large daily free allowance, OpenAI/Anthropic compatibility and instant signup; negatives mainly concern the model tiering (weak Lite, over-eager Thinking tool calls). As a Meituan first-party free product API it has no run-away/key-theft risk, but the beta free policy's longevity remains to be seen.
imported analysis — independent third party, not Uprouter editorial · verify before relying on it
How we estimated this: the free allowance is converted to a dollar value using the provider’s own pay-as-you-go rates for the models a typical developer would reach for. When the allowance is metered in requests, tokens or minutes rather than dollars, we assume median usage of the cheapest capable model. Because assumptions are involved, the figure carries the est. flag — treat it as an order of magnitude, not a quote.
note: Free during public beta: initial ~5M tokens/day (per API changelog), activity can raise it up to ~120M/day; ~$150/mo equivalent at blended $1/1M tokens. Phone signup, key in ~3 min; paid top-ups not yet supported.
| Plan | Type | Monthly | Input /1M | Output /1M | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier (source-reported) | free | — | — | — | Free during public beta, with daily allowance refreshing at midnight: LongCat-Flash-Lite ~50M tokens/day, with Flash-Chat/Flash-Thinking etc. sharing ~5M tokens/day (~55M/day total); some sources cite 5M for new users rising to up to 120M/day when active; a phone-number signup yields a key in ~3 minutes; paid top-ups are not yet supported during beta. |
| Free Beta | free | — | Free | Free | Free daily token allowance during public beta. |
Pricing normalized from public sources — always verify with the provider.
// model prices
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| LongCat-Flash-Chat | — | — | — |
| LongCat-Flash-Thinking | — | — | — |
| LongCat-Flash-Lite | — | — | — |
$ Does LongCat have a free tier?
Yes — LongCat offers a free tier that we value at roughly $150.00 in free credits (estimate — derived from rate-limited usage at pay-as-you-go prices). Always confirm current limits on LongCat's official pricing page — free tiers change without notice.
$ How much does LongCat cost per 1M tokens?
LongCat 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 LongCat safe to use?
Uprouter rates LongCat as low risk. Official enterprise offering from Meituan, a major Chinese tech company. The platform provides documented API standards and clear beta terms, maintaining a stable reputation for its in-house model services. Risk ratings are editorial, evidence-based, and never influenced by affiliate relationships.
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// more_informationprice history · live status · risk & confidence · code snippets
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Uprouter runs its own probes; best-effort, not a guarantee. Probe results depend on our network location and cadence — for production, always use the provider’s own status page.
risk_&_confidence
Official enterprise offering from Meituan, a major Chinese tech company. The platform provides documented API standards and clear beta terms, maintaining a stable reputation for its in-house model services.
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
# LongCat's own API — get a key from their dashboard
curl https://YOUR-PROVIDER-ENDPOINT/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer THEIR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "longcat-flash-chat",
"messages": [{ "role": "user", "content": "Hello" }]
}'Direct to the provider — Uprouter receives nothing; verify their current pricing before purchasing.
Ranked by neutral similarity signals only — live status, free-tier shape and free-credit proximity. Commercial relationships never influence this list.