OpenAI API

Chinese alternatives to the OpenAI API

A developer-first landing page for teams comparing Chinese LLM APIs, pricing and access paths against OpenAI.

Quick answers

At a glance

Best first check: DeepSeek is the first API check for most teams. Qwen and Kimi follow when you need broader ecosystem coverage or a different model mix.
Migration note: The lowest-friction migration usually starts with base URL, auth and model name mapping. Verify tool/function calling and rate limits next.
Caveat: OpenAI API parity is not guaranteed. Treat this page as a routing guide, not a compatibility certificate.

Favor products with public API docs, a visible pricing path and enough source evidence to verify access.

Use the published pricing path as a first signal, then verify tokens, quotas and billing in practice.

Treat OpenAI-compatible claims as a migration aid, not as proof that every feature is interchangeable.

deepseek-v4-api

It is the main first check for teams that want a low-cost, developer-facing API path.

qwen-cloud-token-plan

It is useful when you want to compare a broader Alibaba model ecosystem and token-based access.

kimi-k2-api

It gives another API path to check when model mix and product-level integration both matter.

The lowest-friction migration usually starts with base URL, auth and model name mapping. Verify tool/function calling and rate limits next.

OpenAI API parity is not guaranteed. Treat this page as a routing guide, not a compatibility certificate.