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 4× 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 crypto.
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"Priced below the rest
Fixed per-million-token USD rates versus OpenRouter on the same open-weight models.
| Model | OpenRouter | cheaptokens | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM-5.3-Flash temporarily unavailable | $0.048 / $0.20 | $0.027 / $0.08 | ~2× cheaper |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash temporarily unavailable | $0.016 / $0.64 | $0.0221 / $0.10 | ~4× cheaper |
Same models. USD per 1M tokens (input / output). OpenRouter shown for comparison; savings by blended price (3 parts input to 1 part output). · 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 subscription.
How do I start?
Create an account, top up with crypto, get a key, and point your client at our base URL.
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