Peezy gives you free access to DeepSeek V4 Flash, MiniMax M3 — up to 500 calls every 5 hours

What's newFree AI model APIs with a twist

A new player has entered the free AI API space: Peezy is offering access to several top-tier models completely free, with a 5-hour rolling window quota system that's more flexible than the traditional daily reset.

Here's the lineup of models currently available, along with their estimated free quotas per 5-hour window:

The modelsWhat you're getting access to

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 is the latest version of DeepSeek's fast reasoning model. It's particularly strong at coding, math, and structured reasoning tasks. The 0731 build date suggests it's a recent update with improved performance.

MiniMax M3 is MiniMax's third-generation model. It has been getting attention for its competitive performance in Chinese-language tasks, general knowledge, and reasoning. At 200 requests per window, it's the most limited of the three — likely reflecting higher compute costs.

Poolside Laguna S 2.1 is a code-specialized model from Poolside, focused on software development tasks. With 500 requests per window, it's a generous offering for developers who want to experiment with AI-assisted coding.

How it worksRolling windows, not daily resets

Most free API tiers reset at a fixed time every day (midnight UTC, for example). Peezy uses a different approach: a 5-hour rolling window. This means:

• Use 100 calls at 1:00 PM → they're back at 6:00 PM
• Use 300 calls at 3:00 PM → they're back at 8:00 PM
• No fixed reset time — your quota follows your usage pattern

This is more flexible for users who consume API calls sporadically throughout the day. If you're a heavy user in the afternoon, you don't have to wait until midnight for your quota to come back.

Getting startedRegistration via WeChat

To sign up for Peezy, you'll need to register through their WeChat public account (微信公众号). The official account provides a detailed step-by-step registration tutorial. Here's the general process:

• Search for Peezy's official WeChat public account
• Follow the account and find the registration tutorial
• Complete the registration process (likely requires a WeChat account)
• Receive your API key and start making calls

Who is it for?Developers, hobbyists, and testers

Peezy's free tier is particularly useful for:

• Developers who want to test models before committing to paid plans
• Hobbyists who need occasional API access without breaking the bank
• Researchers comparing model performance across different providers
• Students learning about AI and LLM APIs

The 500-request quota for DeepSeek V4 Flash and Poolside is genuinely generous for a free tier. Even the 200-request MiniMax quota is enough for substantial testing and experimentation.

Bottom lineA solid free option with caveats

Peezy fills a useful niche: free access to multiple high-quality models with a flexible quota system. The 5-hour rolling window is a genuine improvement over fixed daily resets for many usage patterns.

The main caveats are the estimated (not guaranteed) quotas and the WeChat-based registration, which may be a barrier for non-Chinese users. But for those who can navigate the signup process, it's a worthwhile addition to the free AI model ecosystem.