apiToken.sale vs Portkey
These tools solve different problems. Portkey sits in front of provider keys you already own; apiToken.sale is where the Claude key and discounted balance come from.
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Different jobs
Portkey adds routing, caching, and observability on top of API keys you bring. It does not sell you Claude access or a discount — you still need a funded Anthropic account behind it.
apiToken.sale is the source of the key and balance: a native Anthropic endpoint at https://api.apitoken.sale with up to 80% off, no Anthropic account required.
See also: apiToken.sale vs OpenRouter for Claude
They can even combine
If you like Portkey's observability, you can point it at an apiToken.sale key as the Anthropic provider and get the discount underneath.
Frequently asked questions
Does Portkey give me a Claude discount?
No — Portkey is a gateway over keys you already own. apiToken.sale is what provides the discounted Claude key and balance.
Can I use both together?
Yes. Use an apiToken.sale key as Portkey's Anthropic provider to keep observability while paying less.
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