Billing
New-User Free Quota
New-user free quota can help with testing, but it should not be treated as a production budget.
Who this is for
Buyers starting a first trial.
Configuration reference
Values to confirm before setup
Use case
Initial testing and model validation
Risk control
Enable stop-on-exhaustion when available
Quote handling
Separate trial usage from paid production estimate
Setup flow
Practical steps
- 01Check whether the account has unused free quota.
- 02Confirm which region the quota applies to.
- 03Run small validation calls.
- 04Record the burn rate.
- 05Prepare paid quote before production usage begins.
Why it matters
Free quota is useful for verifying that the model and endpoint work, but it is not evidence that a production budget is sufficient.
Common mistakes
Check these before escalating
- Free quota can expire or be region-limited.
- Do not build a customer commitment around trial credits.
- Turn on cost controls before larger tests.
Related guides
Billing and Pricing Structure
A trustworthy quote separates official model usage, Token Plan subscription, shared quota, payment costs, taxes, and ModelSmarter service fees.
First Qwen API Call
A first API call needs an activated account, Model Studio API key, region-specific base URL, OpenAI SDK or HTTP client, and a model that is available in the chosen region.
Usage Monitoring and Cost Control
Production buyers need visibility into call volume, token consumption, success rate, quota remaining, and monthly replenishment.