Google AI Studio
FreeThe backbone of a $0 Myanmar AI stack. Keys drop into Cline, OpenCode, Aider, and your own apps.
No cardMM-friendlyAPI
Free tier
Free Gemini API keys with published RPM/RPD limits. No card for the baseline tier.
Limits
RPM/RPD change. Do not promise unlimited production traffic on the free key.
Best for
- Free app backends
- Agent BYOK
- Prototyping
How to use it well
- Create an API key in AI Studio. Store it in an env file, never in git.
- Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint when the tool expects one.
- Watch the free quota dashboard. Add Groq as failover when Gemini 429s.
Myanmar notes
Highest-leverage free credential for MM builders. Pair with a second provider.