China AI API Relay Stations Comparison (2026)
18 relay stations tracked · GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek · No VPN required · Updated daily
Prices updated:
What is a relay station? A relay routes your AI API requests (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) through Chinese servers — no VPN needed, Chinese payment supported, 20–80% cheaper than official. The API format is fully compatible: just change your
base_url.Platform Comparison (18 stations)
| Platform | LLM Models | Total Models | Cheapest LLM /1M | Payment | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
302.AI 302.ai | 560 | 771 | $0.01400 | 支付宝 · Visa · MC · amex · unionpay | View |
ProAI API proaiapi.tech | 318 | 453 | $0.00276 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
PoloAPI poloapi.top | 317 | 397 | $0.00607 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
YunWu AI yunwu.ai | 312 | 454 | $0.00512 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
LaoZhang API api.laozhang.ai | 264 | 314 | $0.00138 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
TreeRouter treerouter.com | 193 | 218 | $0.00414 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
RunAPI runapi.co | 147 | 201 | $0.00236 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
Poixe AI poixe.com | 115 | 121 | $0.48000 | 支付宝 · 微信 · Visa · MC | View |
LingYa API api.lingyaai.cn | 72 | 108 | $0.00030 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
SiliconFlow siliconflow.cn | 50 | 60 | $0.05160 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
EasyRouter easyrouter.io | 49 | 85 | $0.01379 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
PackyCode www.packyapi.com | 48 | 52 | $0.02069 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
IKunCode api.ikuncode.cc | 21 | 22 | $0.06897 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
Token5U API token5u.cn | 20 | 24 | $0.04138 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
dddAI dddai.dev | 18 | 19 | $0.02069 | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
OhMyGPT ohmygpt.com | — | — | — | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
Bltcy bltcy.ai | — | — | — | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
API2D api2d.com | — | — | — | 支付宝 · 微信 | View |
How to Connect
# Python example with OpenAI SDK
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="your-relay-api-key",
base_url="https://api.relay-station.com/v1",
)
# Rest of your code stays exactly the same
FAQ
What is a CN AI API relay station?
A relay station is a third-party service that routes AI API requests (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) through Chinese servers, making them accessible without a VPN. They typically offer 20–80% discounts vs. official prices and accept Chinese payment methods.
Are relay station APIs compatible with official APIs?
Most relay stations are OpenAI-API compatible — just swap the base_url and API key. No code changes needed. Many also support Anthropic and Google API formats.
Which relay station has the most models?
302.AI currently has the most LLM models (560). See the live table above for current pricing.
Are relay stations safe to use?
Requests pass through a third-party server, so avoid sending sensitive data. For general development and testing, most established relay stations are reliable. Check each provider's privacy policy and uptime history before committing.