A lower-cost OpenRouter alternative for Claude, GPT, Grok, and more
Use one Wokey API key for a curated set of popular models and compare live platform pricing, vendor references, compatible API forms, and migration paths.
Wokey vs OpenRouter direct comparison
| Wokey | OpenRouter snapshot | |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.75 | $5 |
| Output | $3.75 | $25 |
OpenRouter page checked: 2026-09-02. OpenRouter source.
Popular model price comparison
| Model | Wokey input | Wokey output | Vendor input | Vendor output | Input savings | Output savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5 API | $0.75 | $3.75 | $5 | $25 | 85% | 85% |
| Claude Sonnet 5 API | $0.36 | $1.8 | $2 | $10 | 82% | 82% |
| GPT-5.4 API | $0.25 | $1.5 | $2.5 | $15 | 90% | 90% |
| GPT-5.6 Sol API | $0.5 | $2.5 | $4 | $20 | 88% | 88% |
| GPT-5.3-Codex API | $0.0875 | $0.7 | $1.75 | $14 | 95% | 95% |
| Grok 4.6 API | $0.4 | $1.2 | $2 | $6 | 80% | 80% |
| Kimi K2.6 API | $0.19 | $0.8 | $0.95 | $4 | 80% | 80% |
| GLM-5.3 API | $0.56 | $1.76 | $1.4 | $4.4 | 60% | 60% |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash API | $0.176 | $0.528 | $0.22 | $0.66 | 20% | 20% |
| MiniMax M3 API | $0.09 | $0.36 | $0.45 | $1.8 | 80% | 80% |
Request-time pricing controls settlement. Model pages include the price-check time and vendor source.
Pricing and supply boundaries
Wokey pools provider-authorized official-subscription or upstream API capacity. Price and availability may change with the catalog, time window, and network state; available suppliers do not identify the supplier selected for one request.
Migrate from OpenRouter to Wokey
Confirm the model API form, replace the base URL, API key, and model ID, then validate representative requests at low volume.
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.WOKEY_API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://api.wokey.ai/v1",
});OpenRouter alternative FAQ
Is Wokey cheaper than OpenRouter?
It depends on the model and request. The Claude Opus 5 example compares the live Wokey rate with the public OpenRouter page checked on 2026-09-02; savings in the full model table compare Wokey with vendor list references.
How do I migrate from OpenRouter to Wokey?
Choose a model and confirm its supported API form, then replace the base URL, API key, and model ID with the Wokey values. Validate identical prompts at low volume before moving production traffic.
Which OpenRouter alternative supports the Anthropic Messages API?
Wokey publishes /v1/messages for Claude models that support the native Messages shape, with a matching example on each model page. Confirm support per model.
How are Wokey savings calculated?
The model table compares the current Wokey input or output rate with the public reference from the model vendor. It does not infer unknown caching, provider routing, or third-party discounts into an OpenRouter customer bill.
Can Wokey pricing and model availability change?
Yes. Supply and pricing may change with the catalog, time window, and request-time conditions, so the page loads live rates while model pages retain the check time and official source.