CoderPlan.AI
Codex CLI, Gemini CLI & Claude Code API pay-as-you-go
Managing separate AI subscriptions and API keys for Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok can get expensive and inconvenient, especially when you only want to pay for the AI coding usage you actually need. CoderPlan solves this with a unified LLM API relay gateway that gives developers OpenAI-compatible access to multiple leading AI models through one API.
CoderPlan offers pay-per-use pricing at around 0.7× official rates, with a minimum top-up of 10 CNY, so developers can avoid committing to another monthly subscription. It is fully compatible with Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI, and provides Hong Kong and Singapore nodes for lower-latency connections. Developers can also use Alipay or WeChat for payments, making it convenient for users who want flexible access to AI coding APIs without managing multiple services.
Whether you need a Claude Code API pay-as-you-go option, want to use Claude Code without a subscription, need a Codex CLI API key, or want one API key for Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini, CoderPlan provides a single pay-as-you-go solution for accessing multiple AI models.
Key Highlights
- Unified API: Access Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok through one API.
- Pay-as-you-go: Pay only for what you use, with no monthly subscription.
- Lower cost: Use models at around 0.7× official API rates.
- CLI compatible: Works with Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI.
- Low latency: Hong Kong and Singapore nodes for faster API access.
- Easy payments: Supports Alipay and WeChat Pay for topping up credits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- So, Codex via the API and Codex via the plan cost the same now?
Not necessarily. If you’re comparing the cost of using Codex through a subscription with paying for API usage, it really depends on how much you use it. If you mainly want CLI access and don’t want to commit to another subscription, CoderPlan offers a pay-as-you-go option for Codex CLI, so you pay based on your actual usage rather than maintaining a monthly plan. - If I use Codex with OpenAI API credits, how long will $5k last me?
That depends heavily on your usage, especially how many tokens your coding sessions consume. Heavy agentic coding can burn through API credits much faster than expected. If you’re worried about putting a large amount into OpenAI API credits upfront, CoderPlan gives you a pay-per-use alternative for Codex CLI, with pricing at around 0.7× the official rates. - Should I pay $20/month or go with API?
If you use Claude Code regularly, a subscription may make sense. But if you use it occasionally, paying for usage can be more practical than keeping a monthly subscription active. CoderPlan lets you use Claude Code through a pay-as-you-go API, so you can pay for the usage you actually need without committing to another monthly plan. - Why do I have to pay extra for API credits after I already paid for a Claude Pro subscription?
This can be frustrating because the Claude subscription and Anthropic API usage are separate billing systems. If you need additional API usage, you can end up paying on top of your subscription. One alternative is CoderPlan, which provides pay-as-you-go API access for Claude Code and other AI coding CLIs through a unified gateway. - Who could possibly afford to use usage credits for anything meaningful?
That concern makes sense if your coding sessions are consuming credits quickly. Agentic coding can involve a lot of model usage behind a seemingly simple request. CoderPlan is worth considering if API costs are your main concern, it offers pay-per-use access at around 0.7× official rates, allowing you to use Claude Code, Codex CLI, and Gemini CLI without relying entirely on expensive API credits from each provider. - At what point does it make more sense to move your Claude Code workflow to the API?
It usually comes down to how frequently you use Claude Code and how much you’re spending. If you don’t need a subscription every month but still want Claude Code access, a pay-as-you-go API can make more sense. CoderPlan is one option that lets you use Claude Code through a unified API while paying based on usage. - Why am I paying for Claude Max if I’m still getting API charges?
Because subscription usage and API usage are generally billed separately. If Claude Code is configured to use an API key, those requests can generate API charges even when you already have a Claude subscription. If you want a separate pay-as-you-go route instead, CoderPlan provides API access for Claude Code alongside Codex CLI and Gemini CLI through one gateway.