Open-source model providers for developers in India.
Open-weight models such as GLM, MiMo, DeepSeek, Qwen and Kimi are strong at coding and much cheaper than frontier models. Here is how to use them from India without juggling several dollar accounts.
Updated October 2026
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There are three common ways to use these models:
- Directly from the model maker (Z.ai for GLM, Xiaomi for MiMo, DeepSeek, Alibaba Cloud for Qwen, Moonshot AI for Kimi), usually prepaid in a foreign currency.
- Through an aggregator such as OpenRouter, with one balance for many models.
- Through an app plan that includes them, such as Exvisit.
All of them in one rupee plan
Disclosure: this is our product. Exvisit paid plans include managed model access through OpenRouter, so GLM, MiMo, DeepSeek, Qwen and Kimi are available alongside Claude, GPT and Gemini. Credits are spent at each model's live price, so these cheaper models go a long way on Lite at ₹150/month.
- Pay in rupees with UPI, net banking or Indian cards.
- Switch models per task in the same chat.
- Already have a key from a provider? Use it free on the Free plan.
Run them locally
Many of these models have open weights. Smaller versions run on your own machine through Ollama or LM Studio, and Exvisit can use them fully offline at no model cost.
More on each model family
Start with GLM, then see the DeepSeek, Qwen, MiMo and Kimi pages under Models.
GLM for codingFrequently asked questions
Where can I use GLM models in India?+
You can buy directly from Z.ai, use an aggregator like OpenRouter, or use GLM inside Exvisit Studio with a rupee plan from ₹150/month paid via UPI.
Where can I use Xiaomi MiMo models in India?+
MiMo is available through aggregators such as OpenRouter and inside Exvisit Studio's paid plans, or with your own key on the free plan.
What are the best open-source models for coding?+
GLM, DeepSeek, Qwen, Kimi and MiMo are among the strongest open-weight coding models in 2026. All of them work in Exvisit Studio.
How much does Exvisit cost?+
Exvisit Studio is free with your own API keys (BYOK). Paid plans are Lite at ₹150/month (≈ $1.50), Mini at ₹650/month (≈ $6.50) and Pro at ₹1,500/month (≈ $15), each with cloud credits. You can pay in INR with UPI, net banking or Indian cards, or with international cards.
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