Pricing
AI Gateway: managed credits first (often far below GPT list rates), then BYOK if you bring your own keys.
Gateway service fee only on BYOK — never a token markup. Keys AES-256 encrypted, never stored in plaintext.
AI Gateway · Managed credits
No vendor keys needed. Top up in Account Hub — one wallet across products. Keys & try-call stay here on Gateway.
Start free
- Sign up and create an API key
- Free shared channel when balance is empty — 100K tokens/day
- OpenAI-compatible — paste and go
Top up credits
Output often ~71–96% less than GPT list rates
Pay as you go in Account Hub. flash / pro everyday tiers by default.
- Named models when you need them
- PayPal · activates after checkout
- Balance ran out? Auto free channel — 100K tokens/day
Managed access · reference prices vs GPT official
Managed access runs hand-picked high-value models at reference prices; BYOK users bring their own keys and pay their provider directly. Final rates on Console.
| Plan | AI24X output $/M | GPT official output $/M | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI24X flash | $0.35 | GPT Luna · $1.20 | 71% |
| AI24X pro | $1.05 | GPT Terra · $12.00 | 91% |
| AI24X pro | $1.05 | GPT Sol · $30.00 | 96% |
Gateway service fee on BYOK — never a token markup. Managed rates on Console / Account Hub.
BYOK plans · bring your own key
Already have provider keys? Add them for routing, failover, cache and a cost dashboard. Yearly Pro is best value.
DeepSeek peak/off-peak (managed access) · effective Aug 17
DeepSeek named picks follow official peak/off-peak rates from Aug 17 (Beijing time). Peak hours: 09:00-12:00 / 14:00-18:00; nights and other hours are off-peak and cheaper. Everyday flash / pro tiers are not affected.
| Model | Off-peak (in / out $ per 1M) | Peak (in / out $ per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V4 Flash (named pick) | $0.70 / $1.40 | $0.70 / $2.10 |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro (named pick) | $2.10 / $4.20 | $2.10 / $5.60 |
| AI24X flash / pro (everyday tiers) | $0.35 / $1.05 | unchanged |
Current period: — (Beijing time; final billing on Console)
Payment
Global · PayPal (USD)
Credits: top up in Account Hub. BYOK: choose a plan in Gateway Console, then PayPal — activates after checkout.
Choose → pay → auto-activated.
China · WeChat / Alipay
China (CNY): sign in to the Console, then choose WeChat or Alipay on a plan.