AI API Gateway

Unified access to 100+ AI models. One API key, OpenAI-compatible format, automatic fallbacks. No vendor lock-in.

Get API Key — $2 FreeView All Models
FeatureSkillBoss GatewayDirect Provider APIs
Number of Models100+ models1-10 per provider
API Keys Needed1 key5-10 different keys
API FormatOpenAI-compatibleDifferent for each provider
Switch ModelsChange 1 line of codeRewrite integration
BillingOne invoiceMultiple invoices
Usage TrackingUnified dashboardSeparate dashboards
Setup Time60 secondsHours per provider

All Models, One Gateway

CategoryModelsStarting Price
OpenAIGPT-4o, GPT-4o Mini, GPT-3.5$0.15/1M
AnthropicClaude Sonnet 4.5, Opus 3.5, Haiku 3.5$1.00/1M
GoogleGemini 2.5 Pro, Flash, Thinking$0.075/1M
DeepSeekR1, V3, Coder$0.14/1M
Image GenerationFLUX, DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion$0.02/image
AudioElevenLabs, OpenAI TTS/STT$0.15/1K chars
VideoLuma AI, Runway, Kling$0.08/sec

Same Code, Any Model

Switch Between Models Instantly

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.skillboss.co/v1",
    api_key="YOUR_SKILLBOSS_KEY"
)

# Use GPT-4o
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-4o",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)

# Or Claude Sonnet (just change model name!)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="claude-sonnet-4-5-20250514",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)

# Or Gemini Pro
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gemini-2.5-pro",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)

# Or DeepSeek R1 (78% cheaper)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="deepseek-r1",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)

Image Generation

response = client.images.generate(
    model="flux-1.1-pro",
    prompt="A serene mountain landscape at sunset",
    size="1024x1024"
)

image_url = response.data[0].url

Text-to-Speech

response = client.audio.speech.create(
    model="elevenlabs-tts",
    voice="alloy",
    input="Hello, this is a test of text to speech."
)

response.stream_to_file("output.mp3")

Why Use an AI Gateway

  • No vendor lock-in — Switch between GPT, Claude, Gemini instantly
  • One API key for everything — LLMs, images, audio, video, embeddings
  • OpenAI-compatible — Works with existing OpenAI SDK code
  • Cost optimization — Choose cheapest model for each task
  • Automatic fallbacks — If one provider is down, switch to backup
  • Unified billing — One invoice, one dashboard for all usage
  • Works with your tools — Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Aider
  • Pay-as-you-go — No setup fees, no monthly minimums

Common Use Cases

Use CaseRecommended ModelsWhy Gateway Helps
Multi-tenant SaaSGPT-4o, Claude, GeminiLet users choose model, easy cost tracking
Cost optimizationMix of cheap/expensive modelsRoute simple tasks to cheap models
High availabilityMultiple providersAuto-fallback if primary is down
Testing/comparisonAll modelsA/B test different models easily
Multi-modal appsLLM + Image + AudioOne API for all capabilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about AI API gateways

What is an AI API gateway?
An AI API gateway provides unified access to multiple AI models through a single API endpoint. SkillBoss gives you 100+ models (GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, FLUX, ElevenLabs, etc.) with one API key, standardized OpenAI-compatible format, and consistent pricing.
Why use an AI API gateway instead of direct APIs?
Benefits: (1) No vendor lock-in — switch models instantly, (2) One API key for everything, (3) Consistent format — same code for all models, (4) Automatic fallbacks — if one provider is down, use backup, (5) Cost optimization — route to cheapest model for each task, (6) Unified billing — one invoice instead of 10+.
Is SkillBoss OpenAI-compatible?
Yes. SkillBoss uses the OpenAI API format for all models. Just change base_url to https://api.skillboss.co/v1 and you can use GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other model with the same SDK and code.
How much does SkillBoss AI gateway cost?
Pay-as-you-go pricing. No setup fees, no monthly minimums. Prices match or beat direct provider rates. Examples: GPT-4o $2.50/$10, Claude Sonnet $3/$15, Gemini 2.5 Pro $1.25/$5, DeepSeek R1 $0.55/$2.19 per 1M tokens. Start with $2 free credit.
Can I switch between models easily?
Yes. Just change the model name in your API call. Use GPT-4 for one request, Claude for the next, Gemini for another. Same API, same SDK, same code. Switch in one line. No need to rewrite your integration.
What happens if a model provider goes down?
You can implement automatic fallbacks. For example, if GPT-4 is unavailable, your code can automatically try Claude or Gemini. With SkillBoss, switching to a backup model is a 1-line code change, so you can build resilient applications.
Does SkillBoss work with Claude Code, Cursor, etc.?
Yes. SkillBoss works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Aider, Cline, Continue, and any other tool that supports OpenAI-compatible APIs. Just configure the base URL and API key.