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Numbers-first writing on LLM API costs, pricing models, and provider selection.

OpenAI-Compatible API Alternatives: Switch Providers Without Rewriting Code
Getting started·6 min read

OpenAI-Compatible API Alternatives: Switch Providers Without Rewriting Code

Already using the OpenAI SDK? Learn how to switch to a compatible API provider by changing one line—base_url—with real Python and curl examples.

Updated July 11, 2026
How to Use the Anthropic API Format with Any Provider
Getting started·7 min read

How to Use the Anthropic API Format with Any Provider

Using tools that expect the Anthropic API format? Learn how to configure custom base_url and model names to connect Claude Code, VS Code extensions, and the Anthropic SDK to any compatible provider.

Updated July 11, 2026
Per-Call vs Per-Token Pricing: Why Predictable API Costs Matter for Developers
Cost optimization·7 min read

Per-Call vs Per-Token Pricing: Why Predictable API Costs Matter for Developers

Per-token pricing is transparent but hard to predict. Learn how per-call API pricing gives developers fixed, predictable costs-and when each model makes sense.

Updated July 10, 2026
Using AI APIs Without a Credit Card: How Crypto-Friendly Providers Work
Getting started·6 min read

Using AI APIs Without a Credit Card: How Crypto-Friendly Providers Work

No credit card? Learn how crypto-friendly AI API providers let developers access LLMs with USDT payments, no subscription, starting at $2.

Updated July 10, 2026