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Reduce Your AI API Costs
by 80%

OpenAI-compatible API gateway for developers and startups. Same interface, fraction of the cost. One line change in your code.

0.14
$/1M input tokens
~99%
Cheaper than GPT-4o
2
Production models
1-line
Code change to switch
# Change this: client = OpenAI(api_key="sk-proj-...") # $15/1M tokens # To this: client = OpenAI( base_url="https://api.costllm.ai/v1", api_key="sk-costllm-..." # $0.14/1M tokens )

Everything You Need to Ship AI Features

Built for developers who want reliable AI without vendor lock-in or insane bills.

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Drop-in Replacement

Fully OpenAI-compatible API. Change base_url and api_key — that's it. Works with any OpenAI SDK or library.

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Spend Control & Analytics

Real-time dashboard with per-key usage tracking. Set budget caps, monitor token consumption, and never get surprised by bills.

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Multi-Key Management

Create unlimited API keys for different projects, environments, or team members. Revoke any key instantly from the dashboard.

Built-in Rate Limiting

Automatic per-plan rate limiting with Redis. No abuse, no surprise costs. Smart caching reduces duplicate API calls.

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Privacy First

We never log your prompt content. Only token counts and metadata. Your data passes through — it doesn't stay.

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Team-Ready

Pro and Team plans include shared billing, team management, and higher limits. Scale from solo dev to startup.

Available Models

Running on DeepSeek's latest infrastructure with competitive pricing.

ModelInput / 1MOutput / 1MContextBest for
fast deepseek-v4-flash $0.14$0.28128KChat, drafts, quick tasks
smart deepseek-v4-pro $0.44$0.87128KCode, analysis, reasoning

Get Started in 2 Minutes

No credit card required. $10 free credit on signup.

1

Create Account

Sign up with email. Get $10 free credit instantly.

2

Get API Key

Generate your key from the dashboard. One click.

3

Change One Line

Swap base_url to api.costllm.ai in your code.

4

Ship Your Feature

Track usage, monitor costs, scale as you grow.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Pay only for what you use. No hidden fees. Upgrade anytime.

Free

$0/mo
+ $10 free credit
  • 10K tokens / month
  • 1 API key
  • 5 requests / minute
  • Community support
Get Started

Pro

$29/mo
+ $50 included credit
  • 1M tokens / month
  • 20 API keys
  • 100 requests / minute
  • Priority support
  • Advanced analytics
Choose Pro

Team

$99/mo
+ $200 included credit
  • 5M tokens / month
  • 50 API keys
  • 300 requests / minute
  • Dedicated support
  • Team management
  • SSO
Choose Team

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