OpenRouter is great for general-purpose model aggregation. But when it comes to Chinese LLMs — tokencnn has better prices, more models, and deeper integration.
We built tokencnn specifically for developers who need reliable, affordable access to Chinese AI models.
| Feature | tokencnn | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Models Available | 30+ | ~20 |
| DeepSeek Models | All official models (V4, R1, Coder, etc.) | Partial, limited availability |
| Qwen Models (Alibaba) | Max, Plus, Turbo — full lineup | Limited selection |
| GLM / Zhipu AI Models | GLM-4, GLM-4-Flash, plus | Few or none |
| ERNIE (Baidu) Models | ERNIE 4.0, 3.5, Lite | Not available |
| Pricing — Chinese Models | 1.5× official price | 2–3× official price |
| Free Models | GLM-4 Flash, more | Limited free tier |
| Chinese Language Support | Native (servers in China) | Proxy-based, higher latency |
| Payment Methods | International cards + Alipay + WeChat | International cards only |
| API Compatibility | OpenAI-compatible | OpenAI-compatible |
| Data Residency | China (compliant) | US / EU |
Real price data for popular Chinese models. All prices per million tokens.
| Model | Official Price | tokencnn Price | OpenRouter Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek-V4 Pro | $0.14 | $0.21 | $0.89 |
| DeepSeek-R1 | $0.55 | $0.83 | $2.10 |
| Qwen-Max | $0.40 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| GLM-4 | $0.10 | $0.15 | Not available |
| GLM-4-Flash | Free | Free | Not available |
With tokencnn, DeepSeek-V4 Pro costs $0.21 per million tokens — that's 76% cheaper than OpenRouter's $0.89. For production workloads processing millions of tokens daily, the savings add up fast.
We don't just proxy APIs — we're built from the ground up for Chinese model ecosystems.
Our servers are deployed within China, providing direct connections to major Chinese AI providers. This means lower latency, faster response times, and no geo-restrictions. OpenRouter routes through US/Western proxies, adding 200–500ms of overhead.
Already using the OpenAI SDK? Just change your base URL to https://www.tokencnn.com/v1. No code changes, no new SDKs. OpenRouter requires a different API endpoint and key format.
We charge a straightforward 1.5× the official Chinese model price. No hidden fees, no markup tiers. OpenRouter's markup on Chinese models ranges from 2× to 6× the official price.
Access GLM-4 Flash and other free Chinese models at no cost. Perfect for prototyping, testing, and low-traffic applications.
Same OpenAI SDK, different base URL.
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