Run circuits on real QPU hardware
Access IonQ, Rigetti, IQM, and AQT processors through a single platform.
Use the web portal or integrate with Python, Qiskit, or PennyLane.
Choose Your Path¶
Step 1: Create Your Free Account¶
Sign up at openquantum.com and get 50 free Spark credits.
Step 2: Choose How to Run Circuits¶
There are two ways to use Open Quantum:
The Web Portal¶
The Open Quantum Portal lets you submit QASM circuits, monitor jobs, and download results all from your browser. It's also where you manage your account, credits, and SDK keys.
See the OpenQuantum.com section for a full walkthrough.
The Python SDK¶
For programmatic access, install the Python SDK, along with framework plugins to match your workflow.
See the Python SDK section for installation, authentication, and a quick start guide.
Step 3: Run Your First Circuit¶
Once you have an account, you can run circuits right away:
- From the web portal: Upload a QASM file on the Submit Job page and pick a backend.
- From Python: Follow the Quick Start guide to submit a Bell state circuit in a few lines of code.
Available QPU Backends¶
| Provider | Backend | Qubits | Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
| IonQ | Forte-1 | 36 | Trapped ion |
| Rigetti | Cepheus-1 | 108 | Superconducting |
| IQM | Emerald | 54 | Superconducting |
| IQM | Garnet | 20 | Superconducting |
| AQT | Ibex-Q1 | 12 | Trapped ion |
See Backends & Hardware for details on each processor, including native gate sets and topology.
Sample Circuits & Notebooks¶
Open Quantum provides ready-to-run QASM circuits and Jupyter notebooks to help you get started. See Sample Circuits & Notebooks for the full list.