What Tablif read on APIKO's site
APIKO describes itself as: “APIKO AI API for Text, Image, Video & Audio”
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- Alternative to: OpenRouter
- How it differs: “An AI API built like infrastructure, not a wrapper”
What it is
Calls itself “AI API gateway”.
- Calls itself: AI API gateway
“AI API gateway”
Where it puts itself
Positions itself as an alternative to OpenRouter. Rules out “monthly fee”. Publishes a comparison page.
- Alternative to: OpenRouter
- Says it will not: monthly fee
“An AI API built like infrastructure, not a wrapper”
“OpenRouter Alternatives: 9 AI APIs and Gateways Compared (2026)”
What it costs
No free plan. No monthly plan. 20 prices listed on its pages, from $0 to $50.
- Monthly: no
- Free plan: no
- Price: 20 prices, from $0 to $50
“$0.014 / image”
“1K / image $0.0336”
“4K / image $0.113”
Who it sells to
Sells to developers.
- Sells to: developers
“Developers Docs MCP for Claude Code & Codex llms.txt”
How it runs
Offers an API. AI is the core of the product.
- API: yes
- AI role: core to the product
“AI API for Text, Image, Video & Audio”
“No. One APIKO API key calls Claude, GPT, Gemini and other supported models. You don't need an OpenAI organization verification, an Anthropic account, or a separate key for each vendor.”
What it works with
Replaces OpenRouter. Names Claude, Cursor and 4 more on its pages.
- Replaces: OpenRouter
- Names: Claude · Cursor · Gemini · +3
“APIKO Studio Image, video and chat models in one workspace.”
“AI chat Chat with GPT, Claude, Gemini”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Claims “52”. Trying it asks for an email. Publishes docs and a blog.
- Number claimed: 52
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: an email address
“Sign up and mint a key from the console.”
“Sign in with Google using a Gmail address and $0.20 is added to your balance automatically, no card needed”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 30 Oct 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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