Avian

Avian is an AI inference API that provides fast, affordable access to various large language models. It offers an OpenAI-compatible API for models like DeepSeek V3.2, Kimi K2.5, and GLM-5.1, billed per token with no rate limits.

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Pricing

Paid · Usage-based

Free tier

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is Avian?

Avian offers a high-performance AI inference API designed for developers, providing fast and affordable access to leading open-source LLMs such as DeepSeek V3.2, Kimi K2.5, GLM-5.1, and MiniMax M2.5. The platform utilizes NVIDIA B200 GPUs with speculative decoding to achieve industry-leading inference speeds, boasting up to 489 tokens/sec for DeepSeek V3.2. It features an OpenAI-compatible API, allowing for easy integration by simply changing the base URL. Avian operates on a pay-per-token model with no subscriptions or rate limits, making it a cost-effective solution for AI-powered applications, including coding tools. The infrastructure is SOC/2 approved on Microsoft Azure, ensuring enterprise-grade security, GDPR & CCPA compliance, and zero data retention.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to integrate high-speed, cost-effective AI inference into their applications, power AI coding assistants, and deploy production-grade LLM solutions. Especially valuable for those seeking an OpenAI-compatible API with competitive pricing and no rate limits.

Common actions

access LLM API

integrate AI models

deploy AI applications

optimize AI inference

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Capabilities

Key features

OpenAI-compatible API
Pay-per-token billing
No rate limits
Fastest inference speeds
Multiple LLM access
Enterprise security
Function calling

Target Audience

data scientist

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Paid · Usage-based

Paid

FAQs

What models are available through the Avian API?

Avian provides access to a range of large language models including DeepSeek V4 Flash, DeepSeek V4 Pro, DeepSeek V3.2, MiniMax M2.5, GLM-5, GLM-5.1, Kimi K2.5, and Kimi K2.6. All models are accessible via a single API key.

How does Avian's pricing work?

Avian uses a simple pay-per-token, prepaid credit system. You add credits to your account, and each API request deducts the token cost from your balance. There are no subscriptions, monthly fees, or minimum spend requirements.

Is the Avian API compatible with OpenAI?

Yes, the Avian API is fully OpenAI-compatible. You can switch from OpenAI to Avian by simply changing the base URL in your existing OpenAI SDK to `https://api.avian.io/v1`, allowing for a drop-in replacement.

Does Avian have any rate limits?

No, Avian does not impose any rate limits. As long as you have sufficient credits in your account, you can make as many API requests as needed, ensuring uninterrupted access for production workloads.

What security measures does Avian have in place?

Avian operates on SOC/2 approved Microsoft Azure infrastructure, ensuring enterprise-grade security. It is GDPR & CCPA compliant, offers zero data retention after requests, and allows for privately hosted models, making it suitable for sensitive production workloads.

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