ValueAPI
The cheap OpenClaw API provider with 500+ models

Cut Your OpenClaw API Cost by Up to 76% with One Custom Provider

ValueAPI is an OpenClaw-compatible custom provider that gives you access to 500+ models at lower rates. Set it up in minutes — update your openclaw.json, keep your existing workflow, and start saving on every API call.

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Model access

500+ models

Potential savings

Up to 76.7%

Free testing credit

$10, no card needed

OpenClaw API cost comparison — direct vs. ValueAPI

Model

Direct

ValueAPI

gpt-5.4 input

$2.50

$0.80

gpt-5.4 output

$15.00

$4.50

claude-sonnet-4-6 input

$3.00

$2.00

claude-sonnet-4-6 output

$15.00

$10.00

Rates shown are Starter tier examples from the pricing page (per 1M tokens).

openclaw.json quick config

"providers": {
  "valueapi": {
    "baseUrl": "https://api.valueapi.ai/v1",
    "apiKey": "sk-YOUR_VALUEAPI_KEY"
  }
}

What changes for you

  • Keep your OpenClaw workflow and update only baseUrl + apiKey.
  • Route requests to 500+ models without juggling multiple providers.
  • Improve cost control for long-running OpenClaw agent loops.

Why OpenClaw Users Choose a Cheaper API Provider

The two most common questions from OpenClaw teams: how do I reduce API cost, and how do I access more models without managing multiple providers?

OpenClaw API cost adds up fast with agent loops

Long agent loops with repeated context make the OpenClaw API expensive when you pay direct provider list pricing. Teams searching for a cheap OpenClaw setup need lower per-token rates.

Fix: ValueAPI offers lower per-token rates plus cache-aware routing, cutting OpenClaw API cost by up to 76%.

  • Starter tier pricing starts at a major discount versus direct provider list rates.
  • Top-up tiers reduce your effective OpenClaw API cost further as usage grows.
  • $10 free credit — validate your workload cost before committing.

Setting up an OpenClaw custom provider is too fragmented

Teams juggle multiple API keys and endpoints when they want to use different models in OpenClaw. Each new model means another custom provider config.

Fix: one OpenClaw custom provider config, 500+ models behind a single base URL.

  • Configure ValueAPI as your only OpenClaw custom provider — one baseUrl, one apiKey.
  • Switch between Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and more without adding providers.
  • Keep your existing OpenClaw workflow; only update the provider block in openclaw.json.

How Cheap Is the OpenClaw API Through ValueAPI?

Real-world example: ~50 agent steps with heavy context reuse. See the OpenClaw API cost difference between direct pricing and ValueAPI routing.

Illustrative comparison

Direct provider pricing (Claude Sonnet 4.6)$14.50
Direct provider pricing (GPT 5.4)$12.80
ValueAPI route (with eligible caching)$3.15

Up to 76.7% lower cost depending on tier and model mix

Methodology and scope

  • Based on representative OpenClaw coding tasks with repeated context and tool loops.
  • Compares public list pricing versus ValueAPI pricing under equivalent model families.
  • Cache-related benefit applies only when prompts are eligible and cache hits occur.
  • Estimates are illustrative, not guaranteed savings for every request profile.

Updated March 11, 2026

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500+ Models Through One OpenClaw Custom Provider

You do not need to choose between cheap OpenClaw API access and model choice. Configure ValueAPI as your custom provider and pick the right model per job — all from one endpoint.

Flagship coding models

Use GPT 5.4, Claude Sonnet 4.6, and Claude Opus 4.6 for planning, coding, and refactoring loops.

Reasoning and research models

Route OpenClaw research tasks to models that handle long context and tool-heavy workflows.

Image and multimodal options

Add image-capable models for workflows that combine code, screenshots, and visual debugging.

One endpoint for fallback

Configure fallback strategies without changing your OpenClaw runtime behavior or auth setup.

Want to validate before spending? Start with $10 free credit, run your own OpenClaw prompts, then scale only if the economics make sense.

Set Up Your OpenClaw Custom Provider in 3 Steps

Keep your existing OpenClaw setup. Just add ValueAPI as a custom provider — update the base URL and API key, nothing else.

1

Create your ValueAPI account

Sign up and generate an API key in the dashboard.

Create account
2

Update openclaw.json

Replace baseUrl and apiKey only. Keep your existing OpenClaw workflow.

"baseUrl": "https://api.valueapi.ai/v1",
"apiKey": "sk-YOUR_KEY"
3

Restart OpenClaw gateway

Apply the new provider config and start your next agent task.

Open full guide

For Claude caching compatibility in OpenClaw, ensure the provider API mode is set correctly as documented in the integration guide.

Built for Reliability, Not Just Low OpenClaw API Cost

A cheap OpenClaw API provider is only useful if it stays online. ValueAPI is built for production agent workloads.

Median latency

< 200ms overhead

Minimal added latency on top of upstream provider response times.

Uptime

99.9% SLA target

Infrastructure designed for always-on OpenClaw agent loops.

OpenAI-compatible

Drop-in replacement

Works as an OpenClaw custom provider with no code changes.

Setup time

Under 2 minutes

Update two fields in openclaw.json and you are live.

Frequently Asked Questions About OpenClaw API Pricing

Common questions about using ValueAPI as a cheap OpenClaw API custom provider.

How much cheaper is the OpenClaw API through ValueAPI?

OpenClaw API cost through ValueAPI is up to 76% lower than direct provider list pricing. Exact savings depend on your model mix, cache hit rate, and usage tier. The $10 free credit lets you benchmark real cost on your own workload.

How do I add ValueAPI as an OpenClaw custom provider?

Open your openclaw.json, add a provider block with baseUrl set to https://api.valueapi.ai/v1 and your ValueAPI API key. No other code changes required — ValueAPI works as a drop-in OpenClaw custom provider.

Is the $10 free credit available to every new user?

Yes. Every newly registered ValueAPI account receives $10 free credit. No credit card is required to start testing your OpenClaw API setup.

How many models can I access through this OpenClaw API provider?

ValueAPI supports 500+ models including GPT-5.4, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.6, Gemini, and DeepSeek. All accessible through a single OpenClaw-compatible endpoint.

Do I need to rewrite my OpenClaw code?

No. For typical setups, you only update the custom provider baseUrl and apiKey in openclaw.json. Your existing OpenClaw workflow, prompts, and tools stay the same.

Is ValueAPI part of OpenClaw?

No. ValueAPI is an independent API provider that offers an OpenClaw-compatible endpoint. It works as a custom provider within your existing OpenClaw configuration.

Start Using a Cheaper OpenClaw API Today

Create your account, get $10 free credit, and add ValueAPI as your OpenClaw custom provider. See the API cost difference on your first task.

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