The cheapest AI tokens, fixed in USD
Same open-weight models, a fraction of the price. Transparent per-million-token rates, no opaque credits, no subscriptions.
Priced to be the cheapest
Open-weight models on cost-efficient infrastructure at a fixed USD margin — roughly 10× less per token than OpenRouter on the same models. You see the exact rate before you spend.
Cheap and drop-in
Cheap doesn't mean different — it's the same OpenAI/Anthropic API and the same models, just a different base URL and key. Pay-as-you-go from a USD balance topped up with USDT.
Drop-in: change the base URL
# The cheapest drop-in for OpenAI/Anthropic clients
export OPENAI_BASE_URL="https://api.cheaptokens.dev/v1"
export OPENAI_API_KEY="YOUR_CHEAPTOKENS_KEY"Same model, a fraction of the price
Per-million-token rates versus OpenRouter on the same model.
| Model | OpenRouter | cheaptokens | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax-M2.7 | $0.24 / $0.96 | $0.025 / $0.1 | ~10× cheaper |
| Kimi-K2.6 | $0.66 / $3.41 | $0.07 / $0.35 | ~9× cheaper |
Same models. USD per 1M tokens (input / output). OpenRouter shown for comparison. · Open cost calculator
FAQ
Are these really the cheapest tokens?
Fixed USD per-token on open-weight models, far below first-party APIs — see the comparison above.
Any hidden fees?
No — published per-model rates and a small deposit fee; no cards, no subscription.
How do I start?
Create an account, top up with USDT, get a key, and point your client at our base URL.
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