Standard Compute

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Try your agent.
Then decide whether to pay.

Eligible new accounts can activate $0.25 of free trial compute. Connect your own coding tool, send a real request, and inspect the result before choosing a monthly plan.

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Finite allowance · Subject to eligibility and availability · Updated September 5, 2026

What the trial is for

Start with one small request that lets you check the connection and response. The number of requests depends on their size and the models used. A longer coding-quality comparison may need a paid allowance.

Three steps to your first response

  1. Create your account. Open the dashboard and use Activate to request the trial. Complete the short activation step and wait for the eligibility result.
  2. Connect your tool. Copy your own API key from the dashboard and follow the setup for your client. Keep the key local.
  3. Send a small request. Check the actual response and your remaining dashboard allowance before starting a larger task.

Choose the setup you actually use

OpenCode

Select the native Standard Compute provider, paste your key, and choose its model.

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Claude Code

Use the Anthropic-compatible Messages endpoint and your Standard Compute key.

Open the setup →

Cline

Configure the OpenAI-compatible provider with the API base URL, key and model.

Open the setup →

Your SDK or another agent

Choose the instructions for your client. Chat Completions and Messages use different settings.

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Know what you are testing

The service offers a configurable model pool through its API. Review current model selection in the dashboard before comparing results. A successful response confirms that the connection works; it does not establish that every coding task or every agent feature will behave identically to another provider.

For a longer evaluation, use the coding-quality test guide and keep unsuccessful attempts in your comparison.

Trial questions, answered

How much trial compute is included?

Eligible new accounts receive $0.25 of trial compute after activation. This is a finite platform compute allowance. It is not a recurring free tier, a fixed token count, or a value measured at another provider's prices.

Is a credit card required?

No card is required to request or use an eligible trial. A paid subscription requires a separate checkout; using the trial does not start a paid plan.

What happens when the trial runs out?

Requests stop when the trial allowance is used. Check the remaining allowance in your dashboard. You can choose a paid plan if the service fits your work; the trial does not replenish automatically.

Why is trial access not available on my account?

Trial access is subject to eligibility and availability. If your dashboard does not offer a trial, contact contact@standardcompute.com for help.