Conifer

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Conifer is a local-first AI runtime and routing gateway that sends requests to frontier cloud models, self-hosted weights, or your own hardware through one API key. The site promises no markup on cloud token rates, free local inference, and dynamic query-based routing across editors and terminals including Cursor and VS Code.

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Free access: Install copy states the runtime, router, and local inference are free with no charge to install the CLI.
API access: Developers mint an API key for api.conifer.build with 200+ models behind the gateway or bring their own provider keys.

Is Conifer right for you?

A good fit for

Developers who want one gateway for frontier and open-weights models while optionally running inference locally without vendor markup.

Before you choose

Cloud usage bills at each model’s own token rate; Conifer does not publish fixed monthly seat plans on the models page.

Run AI locally, route the rest

Conifer routes workloads to the cheapest capable model seat, supports local inference for free, and exposes a single API key for frontier and open-weights models across common coding environments.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Unified gateway	Homepage advertises over 200 models behind api.conifer.build plus support for llama-compatible local endpoints.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
No upcharge	Site states cloud tokens bill at the model’s own rate with nothing added on top.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
IDE integrations	Marketing lists Claude Desktop, Codex Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Zed, and terminal workflows as supported environments.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Conifer pricing & plans

Free

Install copy states the runtime, router, and local inference are free with no charge to install the CLI.

Access: Install copy states the runtime, router, and local inference are free with no charge to install the CLI.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Conifer used for?

Does Conifer have a free plan?

Install copy states the runtime, router, and local inference are free with no charge to install the CLI.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Conifer cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Conifer through an API?

Developers mint an API key for api.conifer.build with 200+ models behind the gateway or bring their own provider keys.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Cloud usage bills at each model’s own token rate; Conifer does not publish fixed monthly seat plans on the models page.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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