How I Saved 97% on API Costs by Switching from OpenAI
Published 2026-05-21
Two lines of code. That's all it took.
# Before
client = OpenAI(api_key="sk-...")
# After
client = OpenAI(api_key="ga_...", base_url="https://global-apis.com/v1")Cost Comparison
| Month | OpenAI | Global API |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $487 | $0 |
| Feb | $512 | $15 |
| Mar | $0 | $18 |
Annual savings: ~$5,700.
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