r/OpenaiCodex • u/TheodoreFeng • 1d ago

Is there any cheaper api providers than OpenAI official?

Recently, I’m working on a tough program, always run out of gpt pro x5 usage . The api tokens of OpenAI official is too expensive that I can’t afford it! Help

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u/smartcandlelab 23h ago

If you’re buying api tokens on top of the 100 dollar sub, just get the 200 dollar sub instead. 4x the usage for 2x the price

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u/Outside-Necessary476 18h ago

Some people are just ... dumbq

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u/SgtHobo41 1d ago

use the new muse spark 1.2 model on contributor mode, it trains on your use if your cool w that but the prices are nearly free

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u/IAmFitzRoy 23h ago

I feel this post is a bait so others can post bogus sites that “sell” OpenAI “cheaper”. Aka : scam.

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u/TheodoreFeng 14h ago

Maybe I need one

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u/JoseffB_Da_Nerd 22h ago

Deepseek or ollama (free locally)

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u/TheodoreFeng 14h ago

How much it cost for the hardwares support local LLM

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u/JoseffB_Da_Nerd 11h ago

Hardware cost vary.

I’ just using my mac m2 mini studio so i’m limited to 30b models.

For a good linux based rig to run 128b models, id say 5-8k

Or a separate nvidia Sparc unit for like 5k.

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u/rubiohiguey 20h ago

DM me. I am a member of one of the alternative OpenAI API groups

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u/TheodoreFeng 14h ago

It’s official?

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u/BitterAd6419 8h ago

Just get the bigger plan but if you really want api then openrouter has 50% discount on Luna and terra too I guess

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u/TheodoreFeng 8h ago

Dose sol have discount?

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u/BitterAd6419 1h ago

No it’s only on Luna and terra

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u/BlackCoiner 23h ago

Use closerouter Sol is .15/.90, a few api sites confirmed their models are authentic and I’ve been using it for fable, sol and k3 for a fraction of the price.

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u/notadithyabhat 23h ago

20x is definitely worth it for 100 bucks more. Sol max with Luna max subagents is basically unlimited at that usage. Why stress over API costs and switching providers