TL;DR: TokenProvider is a third-party API gateway: one OpenAI-compatible base URL gives you Claude, Claude Code, ChatGPT, and Gemini access with a single key. Tokens are metered per request; rates appear in the dashboard after sign-up. Not an official Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google product.
Cheap Claude API, ChatGPT API & Token Gateway
One unified API gateway for Claude, Claude Code, ChatGPT, and Gemini. Pay-as-you-go tokens, transparent per-request billing, sticky sessions, and instant setup.
Why TokenProvider is the cheapest Claude API gateway
Built for developers who need reliable, cheap access to Claude API, ChatGPT API, and other frontier models without committing to a per-provider subscription.
Unified API Gateway
Single OpenAI-compatible endpoint routes to Claude, Claude Code, ChatGPT, and Gemini. Swap models without rewriting code.
Shared Account Pool
Aggregate official subscriptions across multiple accounts. Higher rate limits, cheaper per-token cost, and automatic failover.
Transparent Pay-as-you-go
Buy cheap tokens up front, see exact input/output cost per request, and export usage logs whenever you want.
Supported providers
Current model coverage — more arriving as upstream APIs open up.
Cheap Claude API — how it works
TokenProvider pools official Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini subscriptions into a single API gateway. You buy tokens in bulk at a discount, and the gateway routes your requests across the account pool with sticky sessions so conversation context stays intact.
Compared to paying each provider directly, you get cheap Claude API access, cheap tokens for ChatGPT, and one dashboard for everything. No minimums, no monthly commitment — deposit what you need, use it when you need it.
Works with any OpenAI-compatible SDK and with Claude Code out of the box. Point your client at our endpoint, use your API key, and start shipping.
Guides, comparisons & code examples
Everything you need to evaluate and integrate the gateway. Start with a comparison page to pick the right model, then jump into a setup guide for your tool of choice.
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FAQ
How cheap is the Claude API here vs. direct?
Prices depend on the current pool and model. Register for a free account to see live per-token rates — typically significantly below pay-as-you-go official pricing.
Does it work with Claude Code?
Yes. Set ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL to our gateway and use your issued API key. Sticky sessions keep long Claude Code conversations coherent.
Is it OpenAI-compatible for ChatGPT?
Yes. Drop-in replacement for api.openai.com — change the base URL, keep your existing code.
How does billing work?
Prepaid tokens. Every request debits your balance based on input + output tokens. Full per-request logs available.
Do you support Gemini and Claude Code together?
Yes — one account, one key, access Claude Opus/Sonnet, Claude Code, GPT-4o, and Gemini 2.0 through the same endpoint.
Start in 60 seconds
Create an account, top up a few dollars, get an API key, ship.