Claude API at a tenth of the price
Claude Opus, Sonnet, Haiku and Fable on one KLINCH key. The same Anthropic API format, pay per token, about 10x cheaper than the official price.
Why developers use KLINCH for Claude
- About 10x cheaper. You pay only for tokens you use, with no monthly plan.
- Drop in replacement. The Anthropic Messages API and the OpenAI Chat Completions API both work, so existing code keeps running.
- One balance for every model. GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek and Grok run on the same key.
- Works with your tools. Claude Code, Cursor, Cline, Aider, Codex and any OpenAI or Anthropic SDK.
Use it with the Anthropic SDK
Only the base URL and the key change. Model names match the list in the cabinet, for example claude-sonnet-5-5.
import anthropic
client = anthropic.Anthropic(base_url="https://api.klinch.cloud", api_key="kl_live_…")
msg = client.messages.create(
model="claude-sonnet-5-5", max_tokens=1024,
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}],
)
print(msg.content[0].text)Which Claude model to pick
- Haiku: fast replies, classification, drafts. The cheapest.
- Sonnet: the everyday model for code and writing, the best value.
- Opus and Fable: hard architecture work, long agent runs, deep analysis.
Start in 3 minutes
- Buy a token pack on FunPay: your
kl_live_…key arrives in the chat right after payment. - Sign in to the klinch.app cabinet with Google or GitHub and add the key. You also get the chat, a GitHub agent and daily spend.
- Set the address
https://api.klinch.cloudand the key in your tool or SDK. Nothing else changes.
FAQ
Is this the official Claude API?
No. KLINCH is not affiliated with Anthropic. We provide access to Claude models through our own gateway that speaks the Anthropic API.
How much does the Claude API cost here?
About a tenth of Anthropic’s list price. The calculator on the home page shows the saving for your model and volume.
Does it work with Claude Code?
Yes. Set ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL and ANTHROPIC_AUTH_TOKEN and start claude. See the Claude Code page.
Is there a subscription?
No. You buy a token pack once and tokens are charged as you use them.
Related
One key, one balance, every top model
Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek and Grok at a tenth of the official price. No subscription, pay as you go.