Cheap AI for everyday coding
Autocomplete, refactors, and agentic edits add up. Run your coding tools on the same models for a fraction of the cost with a one-line base-URL swap.
Cheaper by the token
Open-weight models built for coding, on cost-efficient infrastructure at a fixed USD margin — about 10× less than OpenRouter on the same model. Predictable, no monthly fee.
Works with your tools
If your editor, CLI, or agent speaks the OpenAI or Anthropic API, it works here — Cursor, Claude Code, Cline, Aider, and more. Change the base URL and key; everything else stays the same.
Drop-in: change the base URL
# Use cheaptokens in any coding tool (OpenAI-compatible)
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
Will my coding assistant work?
If it speaks the OpenAI or Anthropic API, yes — change the base URL and key, nothing else.
Same models as the big providers?
The same open-weight models, at a fixed USD per-token rate.
Is the cost predictable?
Yes — published per-model rates, pay-as-you-go from a USD balance.
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Code more, pay less
Create an account, top up with USDT, and point your tools at cheaptokens.
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