Assistant Providers Reference
Complete reference for all 10+ supported Assistant providers in ScreenerBot. Learn about pricing, free tiers, recommended models, and setup instructions for each provider.
Provider Comparison
| Provider | Free Tier | Models | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
Groq | 30 RPM | Llama, Mixtral, Gemma | Ultra-fast real-time trading |
DeepSeek | 500K/day | DeepSeek's own models | High-volume screening |
Gemini | 1500/day | Google's Gemini models | Large context analysis |
Ollama | Unlimited | Any local model you choose | Local/private, zero cost |
OpenRouter | Free credits | Varies | Unified API, many models |
OpenAI | Trial only | OpenAI's GPT models | Highest accuracy |
Anthropic | Trial only | Anthropic's Claude models | Best reasoning |
Mistral | Free tier | Mistral's Large/Small models | Fast EU provider |
Together AI | $1 credit | 200+ open-source models | 200+ models available |
Fireworks | Trial | Llama, Mixtral, and more | Low latency inference |
Provider Setup Guides
Groq
Details:
- • Free Tier: 30 requests/minute
- • Speed: Fastest (~100ms latency)
- • Models: Llama, Mixtral, Gemma
- • Website: console.groq.com
Model Selection:
Several open-source families (Llama, Mixtral, Gemma) at different size/speed tradeoffs. Check Groq's model list for current options.
Why choose Groq: Perfect for real-time trading where milliseconds matter. Free tier is generous and sufficient for most use cases. Best choice for getting started.
OpenAI
Details:
- • Free Tier: $5 trial credits (limited time)
- • Pricing: Pay-per-use after trial
- • Models: Multiple GPT tiers at different cost/quality points
- • Website: platform.openai.com
Model Selection:
OpenAI offers tiers from cheapest to most capable. Check OpenAI's model list for current options and pricing.
Why choose OpenAI: Industry-leading accuracy for complex analysis, with a model tier to fit most budgets.
DeepSeek
Details:
- • Free Tier: 500,000 requests/day
- • Pricing: Extremely cheap after free tier
- • Models: Chat and reasoning-focused variants
- • Website: platform.deepseek.com
Model Selection:
A general chat model plus an enhanced-reasoning variant. Check DeepSeek's docs for current model IDs.
Why choose DeepSeek: Unbeatable free tier for high-volume screening. Excellent for analyzing hundreds of tokens daily without worrying about costs.
Anthropic (Claude)
Details:
- • Free Tier: $5 trial credits
- • Pricing: Pay-per-use after trial
- • Models: Multiple Claude tiers at different cost/quality points
- • Website: console.anthropic.com
Model Selection:
Claude tiers range from fast & cheap to most capable. Check Anthropic's model list for current options.
Why choose Anthropic: Superior reasoning abilities for complex risk assessment. Claude excels at identifying subtle scam indicators and providing nuanced analysis.
Google Gemini
Details:
- • Free Tier: 1,500 requests/day
- • Context: Up to 2M tokens
- • Models: Multiple Gemini tiers
- • Website: aistudio.google.com
Model Selection:
Balanced and most-capable tiers are both available. Check Google's Gemini model list for current options.
Why choose Gemini: Massive context window allows analyzing tokens with extensive historical data. Good free tier and competitive pricing for paid usage.
Ollama (Local)
Details:
- • Free Tier: Unlimited (runs on your hardware)
- • Privacy: 100% local, no API calls
- • Requirements: 8GB+ RAM recommended
- • Website: ollama.com
Model Selection:
Pull any open-source model that fits your hardware. Browse Ollama's model library for current options.
Why choose Ollama: Perfect for privacy-conscious traders or those wanting zero API costs. Requires decent hardware but offers unlimited usage without rate limits.
Installation:
# Install Ollama
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh
# Pull a model (see ollama.com/library for current options)
ollama pull <model-name>
# Verify it's running
ollama listOpenRouter
Details:
- • Free Tier: Free credits for new users
- • Models: Access to 100+ models via one API
- • Pricing: Varies by model
- • Website: openrouter.ai
Model Selection:
Access Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and other brands through one API. Browse OpenRouter's model list for current options.
Why choose OpenRouter: Single API for multiple providers. Easy switching between models without reconfiguring. Great for testing different models quickly.
Mistral AI
Details:
- • Free Tier: Available with rate limits
- • Region: European provider
- • Models: Large, Medium and Small tiers
- • Website: console.mistral.ai
Model Selection:
Pick the Large tier for quality or Small for speed and cost. Check Mistral's model list for current options.
Why choose Mistral: Strong European alternative with good performance and pricing. Fast inference and multilingual capabilities.
Together AI
Details:
- • Free Tier: $1 free credits
- • Models: 200+ open-source models
- • Pricing: Competitive pay-per-use
- • Website: api.together.xyz
Model Selection:
Llama, Mixtral, Qwen and other open-source families are all available. Check Together AI's model list for current options.
Why choose Together AI: Massive model selection including cutting-edge open-source models. Great for experimenting with different architectures.
Fireworks AI
Details:
- • Free Tier: Trial credits available
- • Speed: Optimized for low latency
- • Models: Llama, Mixtral, and more
- • Website: fireworks.ai
Model Selection:
Llama and Mixtral variants tuned for low-latency inference. Check Fireworks' model list for current options.
Why choose Fireworks: Production-grade inference infrastructure with consistently low latency. Ideal for high-frequency trading scenarios.
Choosing the Right Provider
For Getting Started
Best free options for testing and learning:
- • Groq - Start here for speed
- • DeepSeek - High volume testing
- • Ollama - Local development
For Production Trading
Best paid options for live trading:
- • OpenAI - Best accuracy
- • Anthropic Claude - Best reasoning
- • Groq - Best speed (paid tier)