Provider Switch Calculator

Thinking about switching AI providers? Enter your current setup and see exactly what you'd pay at every other provider — with savings highlighted.

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How to Switch AI Providers

Switching between AI API providers is usually straightforward. Most providers offer compatible API formats. Here's what typically changes:

1. API Key: Get a new API key from your target provider. Most providers offer free tiers for testing.

2. Base URL: Update the API endpoint in your code. OpenAI uses api.openai.com, Anthropic uses api.anthropic.com, Google uses generativelanguage.googleapis.com.

3. Model Name: Change the model parameter to your target model (e.g., gpt-5 → claude-sonnet-4-6).

4. Response Format: Most providers return similar JSON structures, but you may need to adjust parsing for response tokens, usage metrics, or streaming format.

Pro tip: Use an abstraction layer like LiteLLM or Portkey to make provider switching a config change instead of a code rewrite.

When Should You Switch Providers?

Consider switching when: your costs grow beyond your budget, your current provider raises prices, a new model offers better quality at a lower cost, or you need features your current provider doesn't support (like longer context windows or faster inference).

The best time to evaluate alternatives is before you're locked in. Run this calculator periodically — provider pricing changes frequently, and new models launch every few months.