Get a free Claude API key to start
Create your account with Google or GitHub to receive $10 of Claude usage at official API prices and make real calls before spending anything. Email and password accounts do not receive the bonus.
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What 'free' includes
- A working API key across all supported Claude models.
- A one-time $10 welcome bonus for new Google/GitHub accounts, no card required.
- Enough headroom to wire up your tools and run genuine requests.
When you are ready for more, top up any whole-dollar amount and your discount kicks in automatically.
See also: Try the Claude API free
How to claim it
Choose Google or GitHub when creating the account. Registering with email and password creates a usable account but does not grant the welcome bonus.
- 01Create a free account and open the dashboard — no approval or waitlist.
- 02Generate one API key (it looks like sk-pool-…). The same key works across every supported Claude model.
- 03Point any Anthropic-compatible tool at https://api.apitoken.sale and send requests to /v1/messages with the x-api-key header.
Is the Claude API free forever?
The included $10 is a free start, not an unlimited free tier. After it, you pay only for the tokens you use — there is no subscription and no monthly minimum, and your prepaid balance never expires.
Frequently asked questions
Is the free usage real API access?
Yes. The $10 Google/GitHub welcome bonus runs against the same Claude models and endpoints as paid balance.
Do I need a card to start?
No card is required. Create the account with Google or GitHub to receive the included $10 of usage.
Do I need a credit card for a free Claude API key?
No. Create the account with Google or GitHub to receive the included $10 of official-price Claude usage without a card.
Create an account with Google or GitHub and test the gateway with $10 of included Claude usage.