Same OpenAI SDK. Same response quality. 90% lower cost. One line to switch.
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Real-time usage across all customers
* Estimated figures. DeepSeek API cost: ~$0.14/M tokens.
Pay only for what you use. No monthly fees.
OpenAI-compatible. Same code, 1/10th the cost.
| OpenAI GPT-4o | DataCleaner API | |
|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $2.50 | $0.20 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $10.00 | $1.50 |
| API Format | OpenAI | OpenAI-compatible |
| Code Change | - | 1 line (base_url) |
| Monthly Minimum | None | None |
| Free Trial | $5 credit | 50,000 tokens |
How Chinese AI models are powering developers worldwide
By late 2025, MiniMax quietly targeted overseas markets with an aggressive strategy: ultra-low pricing + high quality to capture developer mindshare.
By March 2026, MiniMax's overseas API calls hit 47% of total volume, 70% from US and Europe.
A Shenzhen-based company took a different path: instead of selling APIs, they leased entire GPU clusters to overseas clients.
By April 2026, DeepCompute served 300+ overseas AI companies across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. A single A100 pays for itself in 8 months.
When ByteDance launched Seedance 2.0 in April 2026, most focused on the Sora-level quality. Few noticed they simultaneously opened overseas API access.
By May 2026, 35% of Seedance calls came from overseas — primarily short-video creators, ad agencies, and online education platforms.
Service Availability: This API is a relay service forwarding requests to third-party AI model providers (currently DeepSeek). We do not host or train AI models ourselves. Service quality, response accuracy, and availability depend on the upstream provider.
Force Majeure: We are not liable for service interruptions caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: upstream provider outages, network infrastructure failures, natural disasters, government actions, cyber attacks, or changes in third-party API terms. In such events, we will make reasonable efforts to restore service or provide alternative solutions.
Data Privacy: DataCleaner API does not store, log, or train on any customer prompts or responses. All requests are forwarded in real-time and discarded after processing.
Usage Policy: Customers are responsible for complying with all applicable laws. Prohibited uses include generating illegal content, harassment, fraud, or any activity violating the upstream provider's terms of service.
No Warranty: This service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. Pricing and availability are subject to change with 30 days notice.