Cheap Grok 4.5 API
Grok 4.5 is xAI's latest flagship — strong reasoning and search with real source links. Good when you need both code and up-to-date facts. Through cheapai it's available via an OpenAI-compatible API from $0.65 per 1M tokens, roughly 68% cheaper than xAI's official price. No VPN, pay in ₽, USDT or by card, and it works out of the box with Cursor, Claude Code, Cline and any OpenAI SDK.
| Input / 1M | $0.65 |
| Output / 1M | $2.00 |
| Cache read / 1M | $0.06 |
What it's good for
- reasoning and analysis
- search with source citations
- coding and agentic tasks
How to connect Grok 4.5
- 1. Register and top up: cheapai.io/register
- 2. Create an API key: cheapai.io/keys
- 3. Point your tool to our API:
Base URL: https://cheapai.io/v1
https://api.cheapai.io/v1 (no CDN)
API key: sk-... (from /keys)
Model: grok-4.5Works with Cursor, Claude Code, Cline, Codex and any OpenAI-compatible SDK. Setup guides →
FAQ
How much does Grok 4.5 cost via cheapai?
$0.65 per 1M tokens for input, $2.00/1M for output — about 68% below xAI's official price.
How do I connect Grok 4.5?
Point your tool's base URL to https://cheapai.io/v1, create an API key at cheapai.io/keys, and use model "grok-4.5". It works with Cursor, Claude Code, Cline and any OpenAI-compatible SDK. The same API is also reachable without a CDN at https://api.cheapai.io/v1 — use that one for long requests that stay silent before answering.
Grok 4.5 API pricing — what exactly am I charged for?
Tokens, nothing else: $0.65 per 1M tokens you send in, $2.00 per 1M the model writes back, and $0.06 per 1M read from prompt cache. No subscription, no per-request fee, and the balance doesn't expire.
Is Grok 4.5 cheaper here than buying it direct?
Yes — about 68% cheaper on input than xAI charges, and the price above is what you actually pay, with no minimum monthly spend.
Do I need a VPN?
No — cheapai works without a VPN and takes ₽, USDT and cards.