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Free usage exceeded, subscribe to Go - [Bug] False "free usage exceeded" error on unlimited models (e.g. BigPickle) #58952
Description
Why am I getting a 'free usage exceeded' error on completely free models (like BigPickle) in the OpenCode desktop app? I haven't used the app for 4 days, and these models officially don't have a quota limit. I only use my phone's mobile hotspot for internet. Could this be a temporary IP block due to my mobile network's CGNAT, or is there a cached token/device ID triggering a false ban? How can I completely clear the app's cache or bypass this to get the models working again? Or is it because I recently just changed my place ?
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opencode-agent commentedon Oct 25, 2026
Hi @MaxTennyson-Gurjas, thanks for the report, and sorry you're getting the "Free usage exceeded" error after not using the app for days.
The free model limit (including Big Pickle) is counted and enforced by the OpenCode Zen service, not by the desktop app. The app only shows the error the service sends back, so clearing its cache or reinstalling won't change it. Only the team can check how your account and your network are being treated, for example a shared mobile-carrier (CGNAT) IP or a recent change of location. Billing, account and service-limit support isn't handled in GitHub issues, so please email help@anoma.ly with:
If you've already emailed, the team will get to it, especially now that we've seen it here. Please keep email addresses, account details and payment information out of this public issue and put them only in the email.
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vlvagerviwager commentedon Oct 25, 2026
@MaxTennyson-Gurjas, this fixed it for me: #58941 (comment)
lalolpp commentedon Oct 26, 2026
Hello OpenCode Support,
I have been unable to use OpenCode's free models for almost 48 hours.
The error persists even after switching from my home internet connection to my mobile phone's cellular data connection. This suggests the issue may not be limited to my home network.
I have seen similar reports from other users experiencing persistent “Free usage exceeded, subscribe to Go” errors and retry countdowns that do not reset.
Could you please investigate whether my account or network has been incorrectly rate-limited, and help restore access to the free models?
Details:
I would appreciate clarification on whether this is an account restriction or a service-side issue.
Thank you.
lalolpp commentedon Oct 26, 2026
me dieron este link para cambiar la version, ya que la 1x tenia el problema, espero les sirva gente https://opencode.ai/download
opencode-agent commentedon Oct 26, 2026
Hi @MaxTennyson-Gurjas, we're closing this issue because the free-usage limit is handled by the OpenCode Zen service, and the team handles account and usage-limit questions by email rather than in GitHub issues.
If the "Free usage exceeded" error is still showing up, please email help@anoma.ly with when it started and what you see. It also helps to mention that you connect through a phone hotspot and recently changed location. Please keep account and payment details out of this public issue and put them only in the email.
Thanks for reporting it, and sorry for the trouble.