For buyers
Use these guides when you evaluate AI model APIs, subscribe to OpenAPI services, compare gateways, control costs, and operate third-party APIs through Rock API.DeepSeek V4 API at 0.7x
Compare V4 Pro and V4 Flash peak and off-peak rates, with 30% savings in both periods.
Alibaba Qwen models at 0.7x
Save 30% on every currently listed Qwen model through Alibaba’s official model-service channel.
AI API gateway
Learn how one OpenAI-compatible interface can centralize model access, API keys, billing, and marketplace workflows.
Cheap AI API
Compare token pricing, gateway options, and practical ways to reduce LLM API spend.
OpenAI-compatible API
Migrate Python, Node.js, and curl clients by changing the base URL and API key.
AI model API comparison
Compare GPT, Claude, and Gemini model APIs for production applications.
OpenRouter alternatives
Compare OpenRouter, LiteLLM, Portkey, and Rock API by cost, setup, catalog, and operations.
API marketplace guide
Learn how developers discover, compare, subscribe to, and test APIs before production use.
AI Translate usage
Read the 7-day usage view for AI Translate and evaluate calls, error rate, and latency before production.
AI Translate character pricing
Compare plans from $0.15 per million included characters with Google Cloud NMT pricing.
AI translation API workflows
Watch the AI Translate overview and plan multilingual product content, support, and automation workflows.
Recharge with Alipay
Add prepaid balance with Alipay before subscribing to APIs or sending production traffic.
API integration best practices
Reduce integration cost, handle errors, manage rate limits, and move safely to production.
AI API security and privacy
Review prompt privacy, API key management, data retention, and production security questions.
Subscribe to and test an OpenAPI
Follow the buyer workflow for subscribing to an OpenAPI service and testing requests online before integration.
Choose an API provider
Review reliability, documentation, pricing, support, and operational fit before you subscribe.
Reduce API integration costs
Find the hidden cost drivers in API usage and reduce spend without breaking your application.
API subscription checklist
Use a practical checklist before moving an API subscription into production.
Secure API key management
Protect credentials, rotate keys, and keep access scoped to the right applications.