Alternatives
Best Groq alternatives (2026)
Groq is fast, but its self-serve list is short (2 self-serve text models (plus speech); Llama models enterprise-only) and Developer-plan limits are low. If you need more models or higher limits, here are five alternatives and what each is best for.
Summary
Each cell links to its source and the date we checked it.
What it is
OpenAI-compatible API
Anthropic Messages API
Claude, GPT and Gemini
Batch discount
Desktop coding agent
| Feature | FullsendAI | Groq | Fireworks AI | Together AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | One API key, a web chat and one-command setup for coding agents | Inference on its own LPU chipsSource · | Serverless and dedicated inference, fine-tuningSource · | Inference, fine-tuning and GPU clusters for open modelsSource · |
| OpenAI-compatible API | Yes (Chat Completions) | YesSource · | YesSource · | YesSource · |
| Anthropic Messages API | Yes; works with Claude Code | Not documentedSource · | YesSource · | Not documentedSource · |
| Claude, GPT and Gemini | Not yet | NoSource · | No (open models)Source · | No (open models)Source · |
| Batch discount | No batch API yet | See their batch docsSource · | 50% offSource · | See their batch docs (discount varies by model)Source · |
| Desktop coding agent | Not yet: one command sets up Claude Code, Codex and more | NoSource · | NoSource · | NoSource · |
Prices on Groq's models
USD per million tokens, input / output. FullsendAI prices are read live from our catalogue.
DeepSeek V4.1 FlashDeepSeek
GLM 5.3 FlashZ.ai
GPT OSS 120BOpenAI
GPT OSS 20BOpenAI
Kimi K2.6Moonshot AI
Qwen3.8 MaxAlibaba
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813DeepSeek
Claude Opus 5.5Anthropic
Gemini 3.1 ProGoogle
| Model | FullsendAI | Groq | Fireworks AI | DeepInfra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V4.1 FlashDeepSeek | Not offered yet | Not listedSource · | $0.30 / $1.20DeepSeek V4.1 FlashSource · | $0.14 / $0.42Promotional pricedeepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V4.1-FlashSource · |
| GLM 5.3 FlashZ.ai | Not offered yet | Not listedSource · | $0.15 / $0.50GLM 5.3 FlashSource · | $0.075 / $0.25Promotional pricezai-org/GLM-5.3-FlashSource · |
| GPT OSS 120BOpenAI | Not offered yet | $0.15 / $0.60openai/gpt-oss-120bSource · | $0.15 / $0.60GPT OSS 120BSource · | $0.037 / $0.17openai/gpt-oss-120bSource · |
| GPT OSS 20BOpenAI | Not offered yet | $0.075 / $0.30openai/gpt-oss-20bSource · | Not listedSource · | $0.03 / $0.14openai/gpt-oss-20bSource · |
| Kimi K2.6Moonshot AI | Not offered yet | Not listedSource · | Not listedSource · | $0.75 / $3.50moonshotai/Kimi-K2.6Source · |
| Qwen3.8 MaxAlibaba | Not offered yet | Not listedSource · | $2.00 / $6.00Qwen 3.8 MaxSource · | $1.65 / $4.951Qwen/Qwen3.8-MaxSource · |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813DeepSeek | Not offered yet | Not listedSource · | Not listedSource · | $1.30 / $2.60deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813Source · |
| Claude Opus 5.5Anthropic | Not offered yet | Not listedSource · | Not listedSource · | $4.00 / $20.00anthropic/claude-opus-5-5Source · |
| Gemini 3.1 ProGoogle | Not offered yet | Not listedSource · | Not listedSource · | $2.00 / $12.00google/gemini-3.1-proSource · |
The alternatives
1. FullsendAI
Best for: One key for the API, a web chat and your coding agents
4 models through OpenAI and Anthropic APIs, every one in the USA, with no fee on top-ups by card or crypto. We don't claim Groq's speed; we publish measured time to first token on our compare pages.
Compare in detail →2. Fireworks AI
Best for: Fast open models with an Anthropic endpoint
A broad serverless list with standard and priority tiers, and no logging of open-model prompts by default. Reaching the spend limit pauses the account's API requests.
- Anthropic Messages API
- YesSource ·
- Prompt logging by default
- Open models: not logged or stored without opt-inSource ·
3. Together AI
Best for: Inference plus fine-tuning
Dozens of open models, fine-tuning and GPU clusters. Zero data retention is off by default.
- Prompt logging by default
- Stores prompts and may use them for product improvement unless zero data retention is turned on (off by default)Source ·
4. DeepInfra
Best for: Low prices on many open models
Its own GPUs in the US, a large catalogue and batch at 20% off.
Compare in detail →5. OpenRouter
Best for: The widest catalogue
Hundreds of models behind one key, including Groq's, with provider routing. A fee applies when you buy credits.
Compare in detail →
When to stay on Groq
- Output speed on GPT OSS models is what matters most.
- You use its built-in tools, or you're on an enterprise contract that includes the Llama models.
Migrate in 2 minutes
Change the base URL, the key and the model name. Everything else stays: streaming, tool calls and images work as before.
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://fullsendai.com/v1",
api_key="fs_live_...",
)
reply = client.chat.completions.create(
model="deepseek-v4.1-flash",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}],
)Full setup for every tool is in the quickstart and agent guides.
Questions
Why are people looking for Groq alternatives?
Its self-serve catalogue is short (2 self-serve text models (plus speech); Llama models enterprise-only), and Developer-plan rate limits are low. See its deprecations page for models it has retired.
Can I use my Groq code unchanged?
Almost. Change the base URL, the API key and the model name; the request and response formats are the standard OpenAI Chat Completions and Anthropic Messages ones. Options specific to one provider have no equivalent here, so remove them.
Where does FullsendAI run models?
In the United States, every model. Requests are never routed abroad, not even when a host is busy.
Related comparisons
One key. Every model. No top-up fee.
Works with the OpenAI and Anthropic SDKs, Claude Code, Codex and other coding agents. Every model runs in the USA.