A developer testing a simple chatbot response.
Input: 2,000 tokens ($0.003). Output: 500 tokens ($0.0025). Total: $0.0055.
ClaudeOpenAIRates
Claude openai compatible api: prepaid pricing
Pay only for what you use with transparent token rates: $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens.
- $0.15
- per 1M input tokens
- $0.50
- Output tokens / 1M
- 100,000
- token context
- $0.50
- trial credit
- 300
- requests per minute
Cost estimator
Usage examples
A coder generating a Python script with context.
Input: 10,000 tokens ($0.0015). Output: 2,000 tokens ($0.001). Total: $0.0025.
A user running a long-form content generation task.
Input: 50,000 tokens ($0.0075). Output: 4,000 tokens ($0.002). Total: $0.0095.
Transparent token rates
Our pricing is strictly based on token consumption with no surcharges for features like streaming or function calling. You pay $0.15 for every 1 million input tokens and $0.50 for every 1 million output tokens. Errors and refusals do not consume your prepaid balance, so you only pay for successful completions. This model ensures that your costs scale directly with your actual usage, making it easy to predict expenses for both small experiments and large-scale deployments.
Crypto-only top-up tiers
Top-ups are processed exclusively via cryptocurrency, specifically USDT on the TRC20 network or USDC on the Base network. You can add any whole amount between $20 and $500 to your account. We also offer bonus credit for larger deposits: a 5% bonus on top-ups of $50 or more, a 10% bonus for $100 or more, and a 15% bonus for $200 or more. This crypto-first approach eliminates processing fees and keeps your credit active without expiration.
No subscription, no expiration
Your prepaid credit never expires, allowing you to pause usage without losing your balance. This prepaid structure means you are never locked into a monthly fee or forced to overpay for unused capacity. If you make a mistake, such as a double charge, you can request a fix through the Support page, though the credit itself remains non-refundable once used.
Frequently asked questions
How does the prepaid credit system work for the claude openai compatible API?
You deposit crypto to receive a credit balance that is deducted based on real token usage. Errors and refusals are free, so you only pay for successful responses. Your credit never expires, allowing you to use it at your own pace without monthly renewal pressure.
What payment methods do you accept for top-ups?
We accept only USDT (TRC20) and USDC (Base). You can top up any whole amount from $20 to $500, with bonus credit added for larger deposits.
Is there a minimum amount to start using the API?
No, you can start with the free $0.50 trial credit available to new accounts. For sustained use, the minimum crypto top-up is $20.
Do I lose my credit if I stop using the API?
Your prepaid credit never expires. You can pause usage for months or years and still have your balance available when you return. This makes it ideal for projects with intermittent usage patterns or long-term development cycles.
Get your API key now
Sign up, copy the key, update the base URL. Setup is complete.
