Choosing a provider
Consider these factors: Budget:- Tight budget → DeepSeek, Google Gemini Flash, or free options
- Moderate budget → GPT-4, Claude Haiku
- Premium quality → GPT-5, Claude Sonnet, Claude Opus
- General writing → OpenAI GPT-5.2
- Strategic planning → Claude Sonnet-4.5
- Chinese content → Zhipu GLM-5, DeepSeek-V3.2
- Speed priority → Google Gemini 3 Flash
Popular AI providers
Prices listed here are subject to change. Please refer to the official provider for the most accurate pricing.
OpenAI
OpenAI Platform
GPT-5, GPT-4, and more GPT models
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Anthropic
Anthropic Console
Claude Sonnet, Opus, and Haiku models
Google AI
Google AI Studio
Gemini Pro and Flash models
DeepSeek
DeepSeek Platform
DeepSeek V3 and R1 models
Zhipu AI
Zhipu AI Open Platform
GLM-4, GLM-5 models
API aggregators
Aggregators provide access to multiple models through a single API key:| Aggregator | Models Available | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter | 100+ models | One key for all models |
| Together AI | Open-source models | Self-hosted options |
| Replicate | Community models | Wide variety |
Free resources
Get started without spending money:Free API keys
Community resources, free tiers, and trial credits
Configuration help
After getting your API key, configure it in SoloEnt:API configuration guide
Step-by-step setup instructions