UberLLM vs WaveSpeedAI
Both offer OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible chat, plus image, video and music behind one key. UberLLM is a developer API only and works as a marketplace: each request goes to the cheapest healthy seller, you can cap the price per request, and the only fee is 5% when you add credit.
Right now UberLLM routes 455 models, 191 of them for images, video, music and speech.
UberLLM vs WaveSpeedAI, side by side
| UberLLM | WaveSpeedAI | |
|---|---|---|
| How you start | $5 minimum top-up, no subscription | Pay per use; minimum top-up varies by payment method |
| Free to try | None, prepaid credit | $1 trial credit for eligible new accounts (not guaranteed) |
| Fee on top of model prices | None per request; 5% when you add credit | Not publicly listed (says 'no hidden fees') |
| Works with the OpenAI SDK | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Claude Code and the Anthropic SDK | Yes | Yes |
| Chat and text models | Yes | Yes |
| Image models | Yes | Yes |
| Video models | Yes | Yes |
| Music models | Yes | Yes |
| Same model from many sellers | Yes | Not stated |
| Failed generations are free | Yes | Yes |
| No-code app (no programming) | No | Yes |
| Run it on your own servers | No | No |
WaveSpeedAI facts are from its own site as of 28 October 2026 (its pricing page). “Not stated” means WaveSpeedAI does not publish it. The two companies are independent; WaveSpeedAI is a trademark of its owner. UberLLM prices are live on the model board.
What WaveSpeedAI is
WaveSpeedAI is a platform for AI image, video, audio, 3D and LLM models, used through an API or through its web tools and desktop app. Its homepage says it offers 1000+ models with one API key.
How you pay
Pay per use from prepaid credits, billed per generation at each model's listed price, with no subscription and credits that never expire. Enterprise customers can ask sales for volume discounts and custom plans.
What UberLLM is
A marketplace for unused AI compute. Each request goes to the cheapest healthy seller for that model, behind one OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible key.
How you pay
Pay per use at the price shown for each model, with nothing added per request. A 5% fee applies only when you add credit. A generation that fails costs nothing.
Pick UberLLM if
Developers who want the lowest live price for chat, image, video and music models under one key, using the OpenAI or Anthropic SDK they already have.
Pick WaveSpeedAI if
Teams that want a very large image and video catalogue, plus no-code web tools and a desktop app for people who don't write code.
What WaveSpeedAI does that UberLLM doesn’t
- A no-code desktop app and free web tools for creators
- 3D generation models
- Enterprise plans with volume discounts, dedicated support and SLAs
- Monthly credit lines for approved business accounts
Switch in one line
Point the SDK you already use at UberLLM. The same key covers chat, images, video, music and speech.
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.uberllm.dev/v1", # the only line that changes
api_key="ull_your_key_here",
)
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
# the same key makes images (and video, music, speech)
img = client.images.generate(
model="venice/nano-banana-pro",
prompt="a red apple on a white table",
)FAQ
Is UberLLM a WaveSpeedAI alternative?
Yes, for developers calling models from code. Both cover chat, image, video and music with one API key and prepaid credits. If you want a no-code desktop app or web editor, WaveSpeedAI is the better pick, because UberLLM is an API, not an editor.
How is UberLLM different from WaveSpeedAI?
UberLLM is a marketplace for unused AI compute: each request is routed to the cheapest healthy seller for that model, and you can set a maximum price per request (provider.max_price). You pay the price shown per model with no fee per request; a 5% fee applies only when you add credit, with a $5 minimum top-up. WaveSpeedAI also offers a desktop app, 3D models and enterprise plans.
Can I use Claude Code with WaveSpeedAI or UberLLM?
Yes on both. WaveSpeedAI documents an Anthropic-compatible /v1/messages endpoint at llm.wavespeed.ai for Claude Code, and UberLLM offers an Anthropic-compatible /v1/messages endpoint so Claude Code and the Anthropic SDKs work.