Build with your API key
Build a website with your RodiumAi API key
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Yes — RodiumAi is an OpenAI-compatible API gateway: one key routes to 50+ models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, Meta, and others using provider/model syntax (e.g. anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-6). You pay in prepaid RODI credits topped up with Mobile Money, which makes it a fit for developers in Africa who want to skip a Western credit card. Create a key at rodiumai.io, paste it into OpenThorn (free, encrypted server-side), and build.
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Official pricing
Free tier
No documented standing free API allowance — RodiumAi runs on a prepaid RODI credit wallet. You can register for free; building requires topping up credits via Mobile Money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money, Wave, M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and more).
Recommended models
- Claude Sonnet 4.6 — The best default for complete React sites — strong code quality at mid-tier cost.
- Claude Opus 4.8 — Anthropic's strongest model, for the most demanding multi-page builds.
- Gemini 3.5 Flash — Fast and cheap — great for landing pages and quick iterations.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro — Frontier-class open routing — excellent value on complex builds.
How to build your website
- Create a RodiumAi account and API keyRegister at rodiumai.io, open the dashboard, and create an API key. Copy it somewhere safe — you will paste it into OpenThorn.
- Top up your RODI creditsAdd RODI credits from the dashboard using Mobile Money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money, Wave, M-Pesa, and others) so API calls can debit your balance.
- Connect the key to OpenThornSign up free at openthorn.app, open the Providers page, choose RodiumAi, paste your key, and run Test connection to sync models. The key is encrypted server-side with AES-256-GCM.
- Describe your website and ship itCreate a project, pick a RodiumAi model, describe the site in plain language, preview it live, then deploy to Netlify or export the React source.
What it costs
Billed from your prepaid RODI credit balance at the gateway's published rates — compare models and prices at rodiumai.io/pricing. Edge nodes in Lagos, Nairobi, Dakar, and Accra keep latency low across Africa.
Common questions
How is RodiumAi different from OpenRouter in OpenThorn?
Both are OpenAI-compatible aggregators that route one key to many models. RodiumAi's distinction is billing: prepaid RODI credits topped up with Mobile Money (MTN MoMo, Orange Money, Wave, M-Pesa, and more) and edge nodes across Africa — built for developers who want local payment rails without a Western credit card. OpenThorn charges nothing either way; you pay the gateway directly.
Which RodiumAi model should I pick for website generation?
Claude Sonnet 4.6 is the best default for polished React sites. Use Gemini 3.5 Flash when speed and cost matter most, or Claude Opus 4.8 / DeepSeek V4 Pro for the most demanding multi-page builds.
Is my RodiumAi API key safe in OpenThorn?
Keys are encrypted server-side with AES-256-GCM using per-user derived keys and are never exposed raw to the browser. You can revoke and rotate keys anytime from the RodiumAi dashboard.
New here? Read how to build a website with AI using your own key, how to get an AI API key, or compare model pricing. Other providers: OpenAI · Anthropic · Google Gemini · DeepSeek · Mistral AI · Groq · Together AI · xAI · Cohere · Perplexity · OpenRouter · Ollama · Fireworks AI · Cerebras · Azure OpenAI · Amazon Bedrock · NVIDIA NIM