Getting Started

Introduction to ShopAIKey

How to buy an API key and top it upPick a plan, create an order, scan the VietQR code and get your key by email — including topping up a key you already own.

ShopAIKey is a marketplace platform providing API keys for leading AI services, supporting multiple popular API formats such as OpenAI-compatible, Anthropic-compatible, and Google GenAI at significantly lower costs compared to buying directly from original providers.

Instead of paying full price for each API call, you can save many times over through ShopAIKey's credit system, allowing you to focus on building products without worrying about budget.

Why Choose ShopAIKey?

Outstanding Cost Savings

Every dollar you spend is multiplied through our credit system with competitive ratios (see current ratios on the homepage and Model Pricing).

We also offer tiered top-up promotions — the more you top up, the higher the discount — and a Reseller Program for distributors and businesses.

99.99% API Compatibility

ShopAIKey functions as a fully compatible proxy. You don't need to change a single line of code except the Base URL and API key. All OpenAI and Anthropic request/response formats are natively supported, including:

  • Streaming (SSE)
  • Vision / Image input
  • Function calling / Tool use
  • Extended thinking / Reasoning mode
  • Prompt caching (Anthropic)
  • All latest models

Quick Integration

Just 2 steps to get started:

  1. Change the Base URL to ShopAIKey's endpoint
  2. Use your API key from ShopAIKey
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OpenAI:    https://api.openai.com     → https://api.shopaikey.com/v1
Anthropic: https://api.anthropic.com  → https://api.shopaikey.com

Convenient Payment

Supports payment via VietQR — domestic bank transfer, no international card needed. API keys are issued immediately (1-3 minutes) after successful payment.

Diverse Models and Services

ShopAIKey provides access to over 500 AI models from multiple providers — from Claude Opus, Sonnet, GPT, Gemini, to open-source models (DeepSeek, Qwen, Llama). Additional services include:

  • Video Generation: Veo, Grok
  • Image Generation: Nano Banana, Kling AI Image, GPT Image, Vidu Image
  • Text-to-Speech: OpenAI TTS, Google Gemini TTS, MiniMax TTS
  • Embeddings, Rerank, Moderations and many more APIs

View the full list and pricing for each model on the Model Pricing page.

Referral Program

Each regular user account typically has a unique referral link. When invited users top up, you receive automatic commission into your account. Once the minimum threshold is reached, commission can be converted to credits for API usage. See Account → Referral after logging in.

Note: Referral commissions only apply to regular user accounts, not resellers.

How It Works

  1. Choose purchase method — Quick purchase without an account, or log in for long-term management
  2. Choose the right group — The group determines which models/services your key can access
  3. Choose the model or service you need — e.g., chat, coding agent, image generation, video generation, or TTS
  4. Choose a credit package or top-up amount — Minimum $10, in multiples of $10
  5. Pay via VietQR — Scan the QR code and transfer with the exact reference content
  6. Receive API key or updated balance — Key is created / balance is credited after the system confirms payment

See detailed instructions at Buying Keys & Top-up.

Support

When reporting errors, please include: error code/response, model name, request ID (if available), and time of occurrence for faster resolution.

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