HeyRoute

HeyRoute is an OpenAI-compatible multi-model API gateway that gives developers a single API key and Base URL for reaching GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, MiniMax, DeepSeek, and other model families, positioned around lower model costs for coding agents and production AI workflows.

What is HeyRoute?

HeyRoute is an independent multi-model API access service — not an official OpenAI or Anthropic subscription — that routes requests to many model providers behind one OpenAI-compatible endpoint. You create an API key in the web console, point an existing client at the Base URL heyroute.ai/v1, set a model name such as gpt-5.6-sol, and send requests; responses return through the same OpenAI-style interface. It runs as a cloud service used from a browser console and from local developer tools including Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, and VS Code.

What makes HeyRoute stand out?

• One key, many clients — Connect Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, OpenClaw, Hermes, and any OpenAI-compatible client (the page claims 99+ integrations) by changing only the Base URL.

• Mixed model catalog — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, MiniMax, DeepSeek and other families sit on the same endpoint; the console lists current models and pricing.

• Image and video endpoints — Standard image API support for gpt-image-2, Grok Imagine, FLUX, and Gemini (Nano Banana), plus video models including Grok, MiniMax, and Seedance.

• Published per-token comparison — Input/output USD per 1M tokens is listed for HeyRoute alongside OpenRouter and official API rates on the same flagship models.

• Savings calculator — Enter tokens per employee per month, team size, and primary use case to get estimated monthly model cost, monthly savings, and yearly savings; an example shows $54,720 saved over a year for 20 employees at 20M tokens each.

• SOC 2 aligned controls — The platform states it is built to SOC 2 standards for security, availability, and operational control, with dedicated infrastructure isolated by default and restricted access to requests.

• No training or distillation — Request data is not used to train, fine-tune, or distill models; data is held temporarily only to complete requests, operate the service, and troubleshoot.

• NDA and SLA path for teams — Service agreements, NDAs, procurement documents, and SLAs are arranged by submitting a console ticket with requirements.

Who should use HeyRoute?

• Daily coding-agent users: developers running Codex or Claude Code on long tasks who want a 7-Day or One-Month Pass and the ability to swap between GPT, Claude, and DeepSeek models without reconfiguring tooling.

• Indie developers and small teams: builders testing several flagship models who prefer pay-as-you-go credits and a single key instead of multiple provider accounts.

• Production engineering teams: groups that need uptime for always-on agents plus SOC 2-aligned controls, data-handling statements, and enterprise agreements.

• Research and content teams: users who also need image or video generation through the same account and key.

What can you do with HeyRoute?

• Agent coding workflows: point Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, OpenClaw, or Hermes at the HeyRoute Base URL and run agents against your chosen model, with connection quoted at under 2 minutes.

• Model cost auditing: run the savings calculator against your team's token volume to estimate monthly and yearly model spend before committing.

• Model comparison: switch model names on the same key to compare GPT-6 Astra, GPT-5.6 Sol, Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Opus 5, Kimi K3, or DeepSeek V4 Pro on identical prompts.

• Image and video generation: call the standard image API with gpt-image-2, Grok Imagine, FLUX, or Gemini (Nano Banana), and video models such as Grok, MiniMax, and Seedance.

How does HeyRoute work?

Setup is three steps and keeps your existing client and request layer. First, sign up, open the console, create an API key, and choose a model. Second, add the HeyRoute Base URL (heyroute.ai/v1), the API key, and the model name to your client. Third, send a test request — an HTTP 200 response with the model's reply confirms the client is connected.

Pricing

HeyRoute uses pay-as-you-go credits for occasional use or initial testing, plus a 7-Day Pass and a One-Month Pass for users who run Codex or Claude Code daily or execute long tasks. Registration includes credits for setup and a small test request. Current pricing and benefits are published on the models and purchase pages inside the console.

Alternatives

• OpenRouter — another multi-model gateway, shown side by side with HeyRoute in HeyRoute's own price table.

• Official provider APIs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other model makers, which HeyRoute compares itself against on per-token pricing.

FAQ

Can I try HeyRoute before paying?

Yes. Registration includes credits that are enough to finish setup and run a small test request, so you can confirm your client connects before loading a pay-as-you-go balance or buying a pass.

Which developer tools can I connect?

Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode, OpenClaw, Hermes, and any software or framework that supports the OpenAI API or a custom Base URL. Only the Base URL, API key, and model name change — no extra setup tool is required.

Does HeyRoute train on my request data?

No. HeyRoute states it does not train, fine-tune, or distill models on request data or build derivative capabilities. Data is stored temporarily only where needed to complete requests, operate the service, and perform troubleshooting.

How much can HeyRoute save compared with official APIs?

The site advertises savings of up to 95% on model costs and lists per-1M-token input/output rates for HeyRoute next to OpenRouter and official API pricing for the same flagship models, with the note that prices were checked August 1, 2026.

How do teams get invoices, NDAs, or SLAs?

Submit a ticket in the console with your team size, integration scope, and support needs; HeyRoute then determines the appropriate service agreement, NDA, and SLA. The platform also states it is built to SOC 2 standards.