Comparison
NeatAPI vs OpenAI Direct
Use the same OpenAI models at lower prices. Same SDK, same quality, same response format — just cheaper.
Savings Calculator
See how much you'd save by switching from OpenAI direct to NeatAPI.
| Model | OpenAI Input | NeatAPI Input | OpenAI Output | NeatAPI Output | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5 | $2.50 | $2.38 | $15.00 | $14.25 | 5% |
| GPT-5 Mini | $0.75 | $0.71 | $3.00 | $2.85 | 5% |
| GPT-4o | $2.50 | $2.38 | $10.00 | $9.50 | 5% |
| GPT-4o Mini | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.60 | $0.57 | 5% |
| GPT-4.1 | $2.00 | $1.90 | $8.00 | $7.60 | 5% |
| GPT-4.1 Mini | $0.40 | $0.38 | $1.60 | $1.52 | 5% |
| o3 | $10.00 | $9.50 | $40.00 | $38.00 | 5% |
| o4-mini | $0.40 | $0.38 | $1.60 | $1.52 | 5% |
All prices per 1M tokens. Volume discounts apply on top of these rates.
Why Use NeatAPI Instead of OpenAI Direct?
Lower Prices
Every OpenAI model costs 5%+ less through NeatAPI. Volume discounts save even more.
Access All Providers
One API key for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, Meta, and DeepSeek. Try alternatives without new accounts.
Unified Analytics
Compare costs across providers in one dashboard. Track spending, set budgets, get alerts.
Zero Migration Effort
Same OpenAI SDK, same API format. Change 2 lines of code: base_url and api_key.
Fallback Routing
If one provider has an outage, automatically route to an equivalent model from another provider.
Volume Discounts
Deposit $100+? Unlock additional volume savings. Enterprise plans available for $500+.
Code Comparison
Spot the difference — it's just the base URL and API key.
OpenAI Direct
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="sk-..."
)
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-5",
messages=[
{"role": "user",
"content": "Hello!"}
]
)NeatAPI (5% cheaper)
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.neatapi.ai/v1",
api_key="napi_sk_..."
)
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-5",
messages=[
{"role": "user",
"content": "Hello!"}
]
)Monthly Savings Example
Real-world savings for a team spending $1,000/mo on OpenAI APIs.
OpenAI Direct
$1,000
/month
NeatAPI (Growth tier)
$855
/month
Annual Savings
$1,740
/year
Based on 5% model discount + volume savings ($100+ deposit).
Same Models. Lower Prices.
Switch from OpenAI direct in 2 minutes. Start saving on every API call.