HJToken vs Official APIs / Other Proxies
When integrating Claude, OpenAI (ChatGPT) and Gemini, developers often ask: should I use the official APIs directly, a generic proxy, or HJToken? Here is an objective comparison to help you decide quickly.
At a glance
| Dimension | Official APIs | Generic proxy | HJToken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-platform (Claude / GPT / Gemini) | Register & manage each separately | Depends on provider | One account, one key for all |
| Access from mainland China | Usually needs your own network setup | Depends on provider | No VPN needed |
| Protocol compatibility | Each vendor's native API | Depends on provider | OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible |
| Integration effort | Separate keys / SDKs to configure | Depends on provider | Just swap base_url, no code changes |
| Billing | Separate USD bills per vendor | Depends on provider | Pay-as-you-go in official USD rates, plus VIP / SVIP plans |
| Model source | Official | Varies | Official models |
| Client support | Each vendor's official SDK | Depends on provider | Cursor / Claude Code / Cherry Studio work out of the box |
| New-user bonus | None | Depends on provider | Free trial credit — claim via support |
When HJToken fits best
- You use Claude, GPT and Gemini together and don't want to register, top up and manage multiple keys separately.
- You want no-VPN access to these models.
- You use Cursor / Claude Code / Cherry Studio or your own SDK and want to switch by only changing
base_url. - You want transparent billing (pay-as-you-go in official USD), with subscription plans for heavy use.
When to use the official APIs directly
- You only use one vendor and already have a stable official account and network setup.
- You have special needs such as dedicated quotas or enterprise agreements.
Next steps
- Quick Start (5 min): create a key and swap the
base_url. - Models & Pricing: supported models and rates.
- Subscription Plans: choosing VIP / SVIP.
- Live prices on the model pricing page.