About AI Compare

AI Compare is a directory and comparison tool for AI API relay providers. We help developers find the best way to access Chinese AI models without Chinese credentials.

What This Site Does

Chinese AI labs like DeepSeek, Qwen, Kimi, GLM, and MiniMax produce some of the best AI models in the world — but their official APIs require Chinese phone verification (+86). This creates a barrier for overseas developers.

AI Compare solves this by:

• Listing 20+ relay providers that let you access Chinese models with credit card, PayPal, or crypto
• Comparing pricing and features so you can find the best deal
• Ranking providers by real user ratings and reliability
• Showing direct download links for open-weight models on HuggingFace / GitHub

Why Relays Matter

API relays (or "中转站" / relay providers) act as middleware between you and the official AI APIs. They handle:

• Payment: Accept credit cards, PayPal, USDT instead of needing Chinese payment methods
• No KYC: Many don't require Chinese ID or phone verification
• Failover: Automatically route to backup providers if one is down
• Speed: Global CDN nodes reduce latency vs connecting to Chinese servers directly

Our Ratings

All model ratings are sourced from G2.com verified user reviews. Relay provider ratings are aggregated from publicly available user feedback and our own testing.

Contact

Found an error? Know a relay provider we should add? Email jiege478@gmail.com.