OpenAI-compatible Claude API

Claude API for chat, code, and IDEs

Q: What is the minimum top-up?

The minimum top-up is $1.29 on the English version.

Q: What Base URL should I use?

Use https://apiclaude.org/v1 for OpenAI-compatible clients.

Use Claude Opus, Sonnet, GPT, and other models in a web chat, Telegram bot, or any OpenAI-compatible tool. One balance, one Base URL, token-based pricing, and a first API key in minutes.

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$1.29 minimum top-up from 19¢ per 1M tokens No subscription pay only for tokens

apiclaude.org/v1 ready

Selected model Claude Opus 4.8

Manual model choice stays manual. Auto mode can optimize routine requests separately, while direct selections stay predictable.

Premium models Opus 4.8 · ChatGPT 5.5

Default workhorse Sonnet 5

Low-cost route GPT 5.4

POST /v1/chat/completions
model: claude-opus-4-8
base_url: https://apiclaude.org/v1

How it works

From account to first request in three steps

ApiClaude keeps the onboarding boring on purpose: create an account, add balance, then use the same key in chat, Telegram, or your IDE.

Create an account

Top up from $1.29

The dashboard shows the available payment methods and the exact balance before you send paid requests.

Paste one Base URL

Use https://apiclaude.org/v1 with your API key in Cursor, Cline, Continue, Claude Code, OpenCode, or your own client.

Transparent pricing

Know the model price before the request

Use cheaper models for everyday tasks and switch to Opus when quality or long context matters. Balance is charged by actual input and output tokens, not by a monthly seat.

ModelInput / 1MOutput / 1M

Claude Opus 4.840¢40¢

ChatGPT 5.540¢40¢

Claude Sonnet 538¢38¢

GPT 5.419¢19¢

Use cases

Use ApiClaude where your work already happens

Web chat

A quiet ChatGPT-style workspace for quick questions, long sessions, and switching between Claude, GPT, and other models.

API keys

Create OpenAI-compatible keys for Cursor, Cline, Continue, Claude Code, OpenCode, or your own client.

Telegram bot

Use the same balance from Telegram without moving API keys by hand.

Spend control

Every request shows source, model, tokens, and charge, so the balance is easy to understand.

Fast setup

One Base URL for your usual AI tools

Create an API key, paste https://apiclaude.org/v1, choose a model, and run the first request. The desktop app can also start a local CLI Router at http://127.0.0.1:18441/v1 and fetch your available models automatically.

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Control

Keep spend predictable from the first request

API key limitsSet a project budget and pause keys anytime

Token-level logsSee model, source, input tokens, output tokens, and charge

Manual model choiceA selected model is not replaced unless you choose Auto mode

Service statusThe dashboard shows readiness before you debug the client

FAQ

Before the first top-up

Is ApiClaude a monthly subscription?

No. You top up the balance and pay for actual token usage. There is no mandatory monthly plan.

What is the minimum top-up?

The minimum top-up is $1.29. It is enough to test chat, Telegram, and API keys.

Can I use Cursor, Cline, and Continue?

Yes. Use the ApiClaude Base URL and your API key in any OpenAI-compatible tool.

What Base URL should I use?

Use https://apiclaude.org/v1 for OpenAI-compatible clients and create a separate API key for each project.

Will a selected model be replaced automatically?

No. When you choose a concrete model, the request uses that model. Cost optimization belongs to Auto mode.

Is ApiClaude an official Anthropic service?

No. ApiClaude is an independent access layer for using supported models through chat, Telegram, and OpenAI-compatible API tools.

Start with $1.29 and test it on a real task

Create an account, top up the balance, and try ApiClaude in chat, Telegram, or your IDE.

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