AI API Gateway
Unified access to 100+ AI models. One API key, OpenAI-compatible format, automatic fallbacks. No vendor lock-in.
| Feature | SkillBoss Gateway | Direct Provider APIs |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Models | 100+ models | 1-10 per provider |
| API Keys Needed | 1 key | 5-10 different keys |
| API Format | OpenAI-compatible | Different for each provider |
| Switch Models | Change 1 line of code | Rewrite integration |
| Billing | One invoice | Multiple invoices |
| Usage Tracking | Unified dashboard | Separate dashboards |
| Setup Time | 60 seconds | Hours per provider |
All Models, One Gateway
| Category | Models | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | GPT-4o, GPT-4o Mini, GPT-3.5 | $0.15/1M |
| Anthropic | Claude Sonnet 4.5, Opus 3.5, Haiku 3.5 | $1.00/1M |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash, Thinking | $0.075/1M | |
| DeepSeek | R1, V3, Coder | $0.14/1M |
| Image Generation | FLUX, DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion | $0.02/image |
| Audio | ElevenLabs, OpenAI TTS/STT | $0.15/1K chars |
| Video | Luma 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].urlText-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 Case | Recommended Models | Why Gateway Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-tenant SaaS | GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini | Let users choose model, easy cost tracking |
| Cost optimization | Mix of cheap/expensive models | Route simple tasks to cheap models |
| High availability | Multiple providers | Auto-fallback if primary is down |
| Testing/comparison | All models | A/B test different models easily |
| Multi-modal apps | LLM + Image + Audio | One 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.