Basics
API (application programming interface)
A way for software to call a service programmatically; AI providers sell model access through APIs billed per use.
Instead of chatting in an app, developers send requests to an endpoint with an API key and receive the model's output as data. Prices on this site are API prices, which can differ from consumer subscriptions.
Frequently asked questions
What does API (application programming interface) mean?
A way for software to call a service programmatically; AI providers sell model access through APIs billed per use. Instead of chatting in an app, developers send requests to an endpoint with an API key and receive the model's output as data. Prices on this site are API prices, which can differ from consumer subscriptions.