Build with your API key
Build a website with your Groq API key
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Yes — and Groq is the fastest option: its LPU hardware serves open models at hundreds of tokens per second, so the OpenThorn agent iterates dramatically faster than on standard APIs. Groq offers a free API tier; create a key at console.groq.com, paste it into OpenThorn, and build your first site for $0.
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Free tier
Yes — Groq has a free tier with daily rate limits, no credit card required.
Recommended models
- Groq Compound — Groq's agentic system — a strong default for website builds.
- GPT OSS 120B — OpenAI's open-weight model served at Groq speed — great quality per dollar.
- Llama 3.3 70B Versatile — Reliable open model, very cheap and fast.
How to build your website
- Create a Groq API keySign up at console.groq.com and create a key under API Keys. The free tier requires no payment details.
- Optionally upgrade for higher limitsThe developer tier unlocks higher rate limits with pay-as-you-go billing; set a spend cap in the console.
- Connect the key to OpenThornSign up free at openthorn.app, open the Providers page, choose Groq, 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 model, and describe the site. Generation streams at hundreds of tokens per second — preview, iterate, then deploy or export.
What it costs
The free tier covers first sites at $0 within daily limits. Paid rates for open models are very low — a complete website typically costs under ten cents.
Common questions
Why use Groq for AI website building?
Speed. Groq's custom LPU hardware serves models at hundreds of tokens per second — often 5–10× faster than standard GPU APIs — so each agent iteration completes in seconds. Combined with the free tier, it is one of the best ways to try OpenThorn.
Is Groq the same as Grok?
No. Groq is an AI inference company with custom LPU hardware that serves open models extremely fast. Grok is xAI's model family — OpenThorn supports both, as separate providers.
How much does a website cost with the Groq API?
On the free tier, $0 within daily limits. On paid tiers, open models served by Groq cost so little per token that a complete website is typically under ten cents.
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