Pollinations.AI, a company based in Berlin, has done something very cool. They have made an AI generation tool truly "ready to use"—no login required, completely free, and all code is open source. It's as simple as using a public printer; just input text to get images, audio, or text, and the system won't remember any of your actions. For those who need to quickly produce content while valuing privacy, this is a timely solution.
Access Portal: https://pollinations.ai/official-source-code
https://github.com/pollinations/pollinations
Model Product Sources#
Pollinations' model products come from various sources, and the models are not completely fixed; sometimes certain models may suddenly become unavailable. Occasionally, new models may be added unexpectedly.
Supported Types#
Currently, Pollinations' models support not only text and image models but also search and voice models. Those interested can check the detailed API documentation themselves.
This article focuses on the common Cherry Studio configuration for text and image models. Other models can be used in a similar manner.
Text Models#
Text Model#
The official website provides a support list: https://text.pollinations.ai/models, where you can directly check the supported models. There are quite a few supported types, including OpenAI 4.1's new models and DeepSeek's models.
Setting Up Vendor Configuration#
Add a vendor in the settings, and we choose the OpenAI interface. Use this address: https://text.pollinations.ai/openai/#, and remember to add the # sign at the end. You can configure the key with any random input; they don't validate the keys.
Adding Models#
Since we can't use the model list, we need to manually input the models:
- openai
- openai-large
- qwen-coder
- llama
- llamascout
- mistral
- unity
- midijourney
- rtist
- searchgpt
- evil
- deepseek-reasoning
- deepseek-reasoning-large
- phi
- llama-vision
- hormoz
- hypnosis-tracy
- deepseek
- sur
- openai-audio
Final Thoughts#
Pollinations.AI is like a "buffet" in the AI world—no reservations, no fees, use it as you go. Whether you need a quick image or want to generate a piece of copy fast, it can help you get it done. Moreover, all operations are anonymous, so you don't have to worry about privacy leaks; it truly achieves "forgetting after use."
If you are tired of those "free at first, then monetized" AI platforms, you might want to give Pollinations a try. It may not amaze you, but at least it won't frustrate you. After all, in this era where "free is the most expensive," encountering a truly free tool is like finding treasure.