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RNJ 1

API model name: rnj-1

RNJ 1 is Essential AI's chat model, served on the Api.Airforce unified API. It is available on the free tier at no per-token cost. Access it through the OpenAI-compatible API with one key, alongside 100+ other models on Api.Airforce.

Pricing

Input / 1M tokens
Free
Output / 1M tokens
Free

Specifications

Provider
Essential AI
Type
chat model

Capabilities

Streaming

What is RNJ 1 used for?

  • Chatbots & assistants — conversational AI, drafting, summarizing and Q&A.
  • Real-time experiences — stream tokens for responsive chat and apps.

RNJ 1 vs. similar models

ModelIntelligenceContextInput / 1MOutput / 1M
RNJ 1——FreeFree
Doubao Seed 1.6 Thinking——$0.11$1.05
Doubao Seed 1.6 Thinking——$0.11$1.05
Doubao Seed 1.8——$0.13$0.35

Prices are Api.Airforce pay-as-you-go rates per 1M tokens. Context is the maximum input length.

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RNJ 1 — frequently asked questions

How much does RNJ 1 cost?
RNJ 1 is available on the free tier at no token cost — create an API key and start building. Paid plans add higher rate limits.
What can RNJ 1 do?
RNJ 1 is Essential AI's chat model, accessible through the Api.Airforce API.
Is RNJ 1 free to use?
Yes — RNJ 1 is on the free tier. You can use it with an Api.Airforce API key at no cost.
How do I use RNJ 1 via the API?
RNJ 1 is OpenAI-compatible. Point any OpenAI SDK at https://api.airforce/v1 and pass the model ID rnj-1 with your Api.Airforce API key.
Who makes RNJ 1?
RNJ 1 is Essential AI's chat model, served through the unified Api.Airforce gateway alongside 100+ other models.