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Lightning AI

A free GPU Studio with starter credits for solo projects.

Documentation checked 20 Oct 2026. Not personally tested.

What you get

Up to 30 credits and free GPU hours.

In practice. 5 credits without a card, 30 with one, plus GPU hours that vary by GPU.

Renewal
Credits expire after 12 months
Credit card
No credit card
Who can use it
New Lightning AI account; the free tier is for solo projects and evaluation.
Expiration
Free credits expire 12 months after registration.
Access type
GPU & compute

The catch

Only 5 credits arrive without a card; the other 25 require one. Free GPU hours are tied to those credits and differ by GPU, and a free Studio restarts every four hours. Budget the credits before you start a long training run.

Before you claim it

  1. Open the provider’s official page and confirm your account and region qualify.
  2. Check the live limit for the exact model or feature you intend to use.
  3. Review billing settings before enabling paid usage or adding a payment method.

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