A OpenAI alternative

Why consider Zylo

• Drop-in compatible. Keep the OpenAI SDK and code; change base_url and your key.
• More models. GPT plus Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Qwen and more behind one key.
• Cut costs by routing routine work to cost-efficient models.
• Local payments and a free Basic plan, no card to start.

Switch in two lines

Keep the OpenAI SDK — point it at Zylo and pick any model id.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(api_key="ZYLO_KEY", base_url="https://api.zyloai.net/v1")

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="claude-opus-4.8",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello from Zylo!"}],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

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