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SiliconFlow

Chinese inference aggregator — hosts DeepSeek / Qwen / GLM / LLaMA behind one API

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Founded
2023
Headquarters
China
Price range
API format
openai

About SiliconFlow

SiliconFlow (硅基流动) runs an inference aggregator that hosts open-weight Chinese + global models (DeepSeek, Qwen, GLM, LLaMA, FLUX for images). Unified billing, OpenAI-compatible endpoints, and sometimes cheaper than first-party pricing for the same open-weight model.

Pros

  • +Overseas node available — accessible from outside mainland China
  • +OpenAI-compatible API: openai — drop-in for existing SDK users
  • +Established 3+ years (founded 2023)

Cons

  • Payments only via alipay, wechat, card — may block non-China billing

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Frequently asked questions

Does SiliconFlow have an overseas node?
Yes. SiliconFlow operates at least one overseas endpoint, so developers outside mainland China can reach the API without a VPN.
What API formats does SiliconFlow support?
SiliconFlow exposes openai-compatible endpoints, so existing client SDKs (openai-python, openai-node, LangChain, etc.) work with a base-URL swap.
When was SiliconFlow founded?
SiliconFlow was founded in 2023.
What payment methods does SiliconFlow accept?
SiliconFlow accepts alipay, wechat, card. Check the provider's billing docs for mainland vs. international top-up rules.