I got tired of surprise AI bills at the end of the month.

Every time I built something with AI, I had the same problem: Groq is fast but only has a few models, Together AI is cheap but slower, Fireworks is reliable but more expensive. I ended up managing three API keys, three dashboards, and three unpredictable bills.

So I built ApeKey. One endpoint that routes your requests automatically across Groq, Together AI, and Fireworks – optimizing for speed, cost, or quality depending on what you need. And instead of pay-as-you-go surprises, you get a flat monthly plan.

It's a drop-in replacement for OpenAI's API. Literally one line change:

baseURL: 'https://apekey.ai/v1'

What it does: - Auto-routes to the best provider based on your preference (speed/cost/quality) - Response caching for identical requests (up to 90% cost reduction) - Flat monthly plans so you know exactly what you'll pay - Automatic fallback if a provider goes down - EU-based, GDPR compliant

I just launched and would love honest feedback from the HN community. What's missing? What would make you switch from using providers directly?

https://apekey.ai