Build with your API key
Build a website with your Google Gemini API key
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Yes — and Gemini is the cheapest way to start: Google AI Studio issues free API keys with a no-cost tier, so you can build your first website for $0. Create a key at aistudio.google.com, paste it into OpenThorn (free, encrypted server-side), describe your site, and deploy it.
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Official pricing
Free tier
Yes — Google AI Studio offers a free tier with daily request limits, no credit card required. Paid tiers unlock higher limits and the strongest models.
Recommended models
- Gemini 3.5 Flash — Fast, capable, and very cheap — the best default for website generation.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro — Stronger reasoning for complex sites; higher per-token price.
- Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite — The cheapest option — fine for simple pages and experiments.
How to build your website
- Create a Gemini API keySign in at aistudio.google.com with a Google account and click Get API key. The free tier requires no billing details.
- Optionally add billingFor higher rate limits and access to the strongest models, enable billing in Google AI Studio and set a budget alert in Google Cloud.
- Connect the key to OpenThornSign up free at openthorn.app, open the Providers page, choose Google Gemini, and paste your key. It is encrypted server-side with AES-256-GCM and never exposed raw.
- Describe your website and ship itCreate a project, pick a Gemini model, and describe the site. Preview it live, iterate conversationally, then deploy to Netlify or export the full source.
What it costs
On the free tier, your first sites cost $0 within daily limits. On paid tiers, Gemini Flash models are among the cheapest capable models available — a complete site typically costs single-digit cents.
Common questions
Can I build a website with AI completely free using Gemini?
Yes. Google AI Studio's free tier issues API keys with daily request limits and no credit card. Combined with OpenThorn's free platform, you can build and deploy your first website for $0 — the only constraint is the free tier's daily quota.
Which Gemini model should I use for website generation?
Gemini 3.5 Flash is the best default — fast, capable, and very cheap. Use Gemini 2.5 Pro when a site needs more complex logic, or Flash-Lite for quick experiments at minimal cost.
Is my Gemini API key safe in OpenThorn?
Keys are encrypted server-side with AES-256-GCM using per-user derived keys and are never exposed raw to the browser. You can revoke or regenerate the key in Google AI Studio at any time.
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