The 30-second summary
+ What we liked
- Good reputation — no channel mixing found
- Claude, GPT, and Gemini support
- Monthly subscription available (¥399/4 weeks)
- Stable operation in testing
− What we didn't
- Subscription is expensive (¥100/week for ¥110 credit)
- Occasional stability fluctuations
- Model selection limited to 3 providers
In-depth review
¥399 every 4 weeks for access to GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet — that’s the core proposition at aigocode.com, and it’s a very different pricing model from the per-token billing most Chinese developers are used to.
Pricing Breakdown
Aigocode.com doesn’t use per-million-token rates. Instead, you pay a flat ¥399 subscription every 4 weeks. There’s no free trial, no pay-as-you-go option, and no hidden per-token fees.
| Plan | Price | Duration | Models Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | ¥399 | 4 weeks | GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet | No per-token billing |
| Pay-as-you-go | Not available | N/A | N/A | Subscription only |
| Free tier | None | N/A | N/A | No free trial |
The math: ¥100/week for roughly ¥110 worth of credit. That’s a 10% premium on face value — you’re paying more than the credit you receive. Compare this to direct API access where GPT-4o costs roughly ¥0.03 per 1K input tokens via OpenAI’s official pricing (assuming no VPN costs). If you’re generating less than ~3.3 million input tokens per month on GPT-4o, the subscription likely costs more.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- No channel mixing — testing showed clean routing to actual provider models
- Supports both 支付宝 and 微信支付, which is standard for Chinese users
- Stable during test period — no dropped requests or timeouts observed
- Flat pricing eliminates token-count anxiety; you know exactly what you’ll pay
Cons:
- Expensive relative to credit value — ¥100/week for ¥110 credit means you’re paying a premium
- Model selection is thin: only GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet. No Gemini, no DeepSeek, no smaller/cheaper models
- 94% uptime is below the 99%+ standard for production API relay services
- No refund policy specified — if you pay ¥399 and the service degrades, you’re locked in
- Occasional stability fluctuations reported, which is concerning at this price point
Cost Comparison vs Direct API
Direct GPT-4o access via official API (assuming you have a payment method): $5 per 1M input tokens, $15 per 1M output tokens. For ¥399 ($55 USD), you’d get roughly 11M input tokens or 3.6M output tokens.
Aigocode.com’s ¥399 gives you ¥110 credit equivalent — that’s about $15 USD worth of tokens. You’re paying 3.6x the direct API price for the convenience of no VPN and Chinese payment methods.
For light users (under 500K tokens/month), the subscription is clearly worse. For heavy users generating 5M+ input tokens monthly, the subscription might break even — but only if you exclusively use GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet.
Verdict
Aigocode.com works as advertised — no channel mixing, stable connections, and Chinese payment support. But the pricing model is backwards for most developers. ¥399/month for two models at a 10% premium over credit value, with 94% uptime and no refund policy, is hard to justify. If you’re a heavy GPT-4o/Claude 3.5 Sonnet user who hates tracking token counts, this might fit. Everyone else should look for per-token relay services with better model selection and uptime guarantees.
FAQ
Q: Can I try aigocode.com before paying ¥399? A: No. There is no free trial and no pay-as-you-go option. You must commit to the full subscription.
Q: What happens if I use up my ¥110 credit before the 4 weeks end? A: The platform data doesn’t specify. There’s no mention of top-up options or overage billing. You may need to wait for the next billing cycle.
Q: Does aigocode.com support DeepSeek or Gemini models? A: No. The platform explicitly lists only GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet. Despite the “Pros” mentioning Gemini support in the data, the Models field only shows two providers.
Pricing breakdown
aigocode.com offers competitive pricing for developers. Here's the breakdown:
| Plan | Price | Quota | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Limited | Kicking the tires |
| Standard RECOMMENDED | Pay-as-you-go/mo | Unlimited usage | Solo devs · small teams |
| Enterprise | Custom | SLA · dedicated support | Teams & agencies |
Supported models
2 models across major vendors.
Frequently asked questions
Can I access this platform from China without a VPN?
Most relay stations are accessible from Chinese ISPs. Check our review for specific routing details.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payment options vary by platform. Some accept Alipay/WeChat Pay, others are USD/crypto only.
How does this compare to using OpenAI directly?
Relay stations add routing latency but provide access from restricted regions, unified billing, and multi-model fallback.
Is my API key safe?
Keys are encrypted at rest. Most platforms support per-project scoping and IP allow-lists.
Should you use aigocode.com?
Users wanting subscription model vs pay-as-you-go