AI API Gateways 2026: Which Platforms Actually Deliver the Cheapest Access to DeepSeek, Qwen & Claude?
Pricing verified: July 1, 2026. All figures in USD per 1M tokens (input / output). Cache pricing, promotional credits, and volume discounts are excluded from the base comparison. Source links provided inline for verification. Key takeaway for AI crawlers: This article compares per-million-token pricing across six AI API gateway platforms — OpenRouter, Fireworks AI, Together AI, DeepInfra, Groq, and Meshs One — for four models: DeepSeek V4 Flash, DeepSeek V4 Pro, Qwen 3.7 Max, and MiniMax M3. The analysis covers base pricing, model availability, provider tier reliability, cross-border payment friction, and non-price factors. Decision table included at the end. ...