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How to Choose Claude API Service

Claude APIs can be accessed via the official Anthropic API or through multi-model gateways and cloud provider model catalogs. Confirm data paths and model providers before production use.

ClaudeAnthropic

Provider List

Providers to Verify

9 entries · Updated 2026-05-10

Suitable for developers wanting multi-model access via a single OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Prices, providers and available models change frequently. Verify model pages before integration.

Pay-as-you-goBalance Top-upFree Tier
API
OpenAI CompatibleAPI / Unified Routing
Verified
2026-05-10
Risk
Moderate

Billing docs clearly state token prices, cache hit rules and balance deduction. Confirm current model names and top-up availability before integration.

Pay-as-you-goBalance Top-upCache Billing
API
OpenAI CompatibleAPI / Anthropic Format Endpoint
Verified
2026-05-10
Risk
Moderate

Official Claude API pricing includes input, output, cache and batch dimensions. Calculate each separately when estimating costs.

Pay-as-you-goCache BillingBatch Discount
API
Official Anthropic API / Messages API
Verified
2026-05-10
Risk
Low

Suitable for teams already on AWS to manage multiple foundation models. Verify pricing by region, model and invocation type.

Pay-as-you-goBatch DiscountProvisioned Throughput
API
AWS API / Model Catalog
Verified
2026-05-10
Risk
Low

Provider docs show a unified AI model gateway, OpenAI SDK compatible endpoint, model pricing page and top-up instructions. Real-time prices, account limits and data processing boundaries need to be verified on the current page.

Pay-as-you-goBalance Top-upModel Pricing or Multiplier Billing
API
OpenAI SDK 兼容 / Anthropic / Gemini Format needs verification per docs
Verified
2026-05-10
Risk
Moderate

APIAI

77

Provider pages show multi-model API service, pricing page and documentation center. This site only lists accessible endpoints without evaluating stability or pricing.

Pay-as-you-goAccount BillingFree Trial
API
AI API Proxy Platform / Model Service API
Verified
2026-05-10
Risk
Moderate

Cubence

75

Provider pages position as Claude Code and Codex Gateway, with documentation, pricing, privacy policy and ToS. Specific models, costs and limits should be verified on the current page.

Pay-as-you-go or subscription, verify with current pricingAccount Billing
API
Claude Code Gateway / Codex Gateway
Verified
2026-05-10
Risk
Moderate

RunAPI

74

Provider pages show API proxy platform, pricing page, documentation and model list. Specific models, costs and rules should be verified on the provider's current page.

Pay-as-you-goAccount Billing
API
API Proxy Platform / Model list subject to pricing page
Verified
2026-05-10
Risk
Moderate

Aiberm

73

Provider pages show AI API and documentation, with references to OpenAI, Claude, Gemini etc. Costs, available models and account rules need to be verified on the current page.

Pay-as-you-goBalance或Account Billing
API
AI API Service / OpenAI Compatible需按文档测试
Verified
2026-05-10
Risk
Moderate

Key Checks Before Use

  • Confirm whether it's an official API or third-party routing
  • Verify input, output, cache and batch costs
  • Check tool calling and long context support
  • Confirm whether data passes through other providers

Claude API FAQ

Do these services always support the current model version?

Not necessarily. Model versions, regions, account permissions and free tiers may change. Check the provider's current docs and console before use.

Can I make a decision based solely on this list?

Not recommended. This list helps narrow options. Before integration, test requests, billing fields, limits, privacy policy and terms of service.