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3 lines to switch from OpenAI
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.cheap-api.io/v1",
api_key="sk-th-your-key-here",
)
response = client.chat.completions.create( model="deepseek-chat", ...)How much you save vs OpenAI
| Model | Price (input/output per 1M tokens) | Comparable to | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek-V3 | $0.27 / $1.10 | GPT-4o | 10x cheaper |
| Qwen-Max | $0.40 / $1.20 | GPT-4o | 8x cheaper |
| GLM-4 | $0.14 / $0.14 | GPT-4 Turbo | 20x cheaper |
| Doubao-Pro | $0.11 / $0.28 | GPT-4o-mini | 25x cheaper |
| GPT-4o | $2.50 / $10.00 | — | — |
Why developers choose CheapAPI
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10-25x Cheaper
Same model quality as GPT-4o. Save hundreds every month on API costs.
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Drop-in Replacement
OpenAI-compatible API. Change one line of code and you're done.
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Auto-Routing
Requests auto-route to the cheapest available model. Zero config.
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Usage Dashboard
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No Lock-in
Cancel anytime. Your data passes through, we don't store it.
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