Is this the cheapest possible route?
No. RelayDock is priced for convenience, one account, and transparent prepaid access.
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You can use DeepSeek directly. RelayDock is for users who prefer one prepaid balance, one OpenAI-compatible key, small USD top-ups, and request-level records in one dashboard.
If you already have optimized provider accounts, direct use may be cheaper. RelayDock focuses on simpler setup, smaller prepaid starts, and clearer first-time usage tracking.
No. RelayDock is priced for convenience, one account, and transparent prepaid access.
First-time API buyers, bot builders, indie developers, and small teams testing AI features.
Start with deepseek/deepseek-chat for everyday chat, bots, and automations.
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