Frequently Asked Questions

How does CostWise reduce AI API costs?

CostWise uses smart routing to automatically direct your AI requests to the most cost-effective provider based on your requirements. By analyzing factors like task complexity, latency needs, and provider pricing, we can route requests to providers like DeepSeek (which can be 90% cheaper than GPT-4) when appropriate, while still ensuring quality results.

Which AI providers does CostWise support?

CostWise supports all major AI providers:

• DeepSeek - Up to 90% cheaper than GPT-4
• OpenAI - GPT-4, GPT-3.5, and more
• Anthropic - Claude 3.5, Claude 3
• Google - Gemini Pro, Gemini Flash
• And many more...

How much can I save with CostWise?

Most businesses save 30-50% on their AI API costs by using CostWise. Here are some real examples:

• A startup using GPT-4 for content generation switched to DeepSeek and saved $2,000/month
• An AI SaaS company routing requests intelligently saved 45% in API costs
• A development agency using budget controls never had surprise bills again

Do I need to change my code to use CostWise?

No major changes needed! CostWise provides an OpenAI-compatible API. Simply change your API endpoint from api.openai.com to api.tokencost.tech and use your CostWise API key. Your existing code continues to work.

Is there a free trial?

Yes! CostWise offers 10,000 free credits every month with our Free plan. No credit card required to get started. This is enough for small projects and testing. Upgrade to Pro when you need more.

How does smart routing work?

Our AI analyzes each request and routes it to the optimal provider based on:

• Task type - Some tasks need GPT-4's capabilities, others work fine with DeepSeek
• Latency requirements - Faster providers for real-time applications
• Cost efficiency - Always seeking the best value
• Quality requirements - Matching provider capabilities to task needs