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Free $50 Credits for Researchers

Apertis for Research.
One API, Every Model.

500+ AI models from 30+ providers — built for academic benchmarking, large-scale inference, and reproducible experiments.

500+ models · 30+ providers · OpenAI SDK compatible

Why Apertis for Research

Multi-Model Benchmark

Compare GPT-5, Claude 4.6, Gemini 3 in one script — no juggling API keys.

OpenAI SDK Compatible

Change one line (base_url) and use your existing code.

80% Market Price

Stretch your research budget further — cheaper than direct provider pricing.

Batch-Friendly

Run thousands of inference calls for large-scale experiments.

What You Get

  • $50 free API credits (3-month validity)
  • Access to 500+ models from 30+ providers
  • Usage dashboard to track experiments
  • Priority email support (hi@apertis.ai)
500+
Models
30+
Providers
$50
Free Credits

How to Cite Apertis

If you use Apertis in your research, please cite us using BibTeX:

BibTeX
@misc{apertis2026,
  title  = {Apertis: Unified API Gateway for AI Models},
  author = {STIMA AI LLC},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://apertis.ai},
  note   = {500+ models from 30+ providers via OpenAI-compatible API}
}

Or inline: Powered by Apertis (https://apertis.ai)

Quick Start

Works with any OpenAI-compatible SDK — pick your language:

OpenAI SDKpython
from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="your-apertis-key",
    base_url="https://api.apertis.ai/v1"
)

# Compare 3 models in one script
for model in ["gpt-5-codex", "claude-sonnet-4-6", "gemini-3-pro"]:
    response = client.chat.completions.create(
        model=model,
        messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum entanglement"}]
    )
    print(f"{model}: {response.choices[0].message.content[:100]}...")
Anthropic SDKpython
import anthropic

client = anthropic.Anthropic(
    api_key="your-apertis-key",
    base_url="https://api.apertis.ai"
)

message = client.messages.create(
    model="claude-sonnet-4-6",
    max_tokens=1024,
    messages=[
        {"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum entanglement"}
    ]
)

print(message.content[0].text)
@apertis/ai-sdk-providertypescript
import { createApertis } from '@apertis/ai-sdk-provider';
import { generateText } from 'ai';

const apertis = createApertis({
  apiKey: process.env.APERTIS_API_KEY,
});

const { text } = await generateText({
  model: apertis('claude-sonnet-4-6'),
  prompt: 'Explain quantum entanglement',
});

console.log(text);
TypeScripttypescript
import OpenAI from "openai";

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: "your-apertis-key",
  baseURL: "https://api.apertis.ai/v1",
});

const models = ["gpt-5-codex", "claude-sonnet-4-6", "gemini-3-pro"];

for (const model of models) {
  const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
    model,
    messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Explain quantum entanglement" }],
  });
  console.log(`${model}: ${response.choices[0].message.content?.slice(0, 100)}...`);
}
cURLbash
curl https://api.apertis.ai/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer your-apertis-key" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "gpt-5-codex",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum entanglement"}
    ]
  }'

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Academic Plan

Still have questions?

Contact us at hi@apertis.ai
Who qualifies for the Academic Plan?

Anyone with a .edu, .ac.uk, .edu.tw, or research institution email address. This includes students, faculty, postdocs, and researchers at accredited institutions worldwide.

Can I renew my credits after 3 months?

Yes! You can reapply after 3 months with a brief usage report. We want to support active researchers — just let us know how you used the credits.

Can I use this for teaching and coursework?

Absolutely. Courses, student projects, and classroom experiments are all welcome. This plan is designed for both research and education.

What models are available?

500+ models from 30+ providers including OpenAI (GPT-5, GPT-4 variants), Anthropic (Claude 3.5, Claude 4.6), Google (Gemini 3), and many others. Check /models for the full list.

How long does approval take?

Usually within 48 hours. We review applications manually to ensure they meet our academic criteria, then send you your API key and $50 credits via email.

Can I use this for commercial research?

The Academic Plan is for non-commercial research only. If you need higher volumes or commercial use, please contact us at hi@apertis.ai for enterprise pricing.

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