The 30-second summary
+ What we liked
- GPT Team accounts available at 0.05x — nearly free for older models
- Cheap Claude reverse-proxy: Sonnet 4.6 at ¥1(进)5(出)
- ¥1 free credit on registration
− What we didn't
- QQ email registration only (privacy concern)
- Codex GPT-5.3 subscription was ¥100/day ¥60 — expensive
- Retired Codex subscription with no replacement
In-depth review
TimiCC lists 2 models; GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet are the only options.
Model-by-Model Breakdown
TimiCC covers exactly two models. That’s it. No Gemini, no DeepSeek, no open-source fallbacks. If you need variety, look elsewhere. If you just need cheap access to GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet, this might work.
GPT-4o — The standard OpenAI offering. No special tuning or rate-limit bypass. Expect standard 100k token context. Speed is average — not fast, not slow. The real question is whether you can tolerate the 94% uptime. That means roughly 43 hours of downtime per month. For a production app, that’s a dealbreaker. For personal experimentation or low-stakes projects, maybe fine.
Claude 3.5 Sonnet — TimiCC markets this as a “cheap reverse-proxy” at ¥1 inbound / ¥5 outbound per million tokens. That’s roughly 0.14 USD / 0.70 USD at current rates. Cheaper than Anthropic’s direct pricing, but you pay in reliability. The 94% uptime applies here too. No special context optimizations — same 100k limit.
Pricing
| Tier | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | ¥1 credit | On registration |
| GPT-4o usage | Pay-per-token | No fixed plan listed |
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | ¥1(进)5(出)/M tokens | Reverse-proxy pricing |
| GPT Team accounts | 0.05x standard | Older models only |
Payment via 支付宝 or 微信支付. No promo code available. No refund policy stated. No minimum recharge specified.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- ¥1 free credit lets you test before committing
- GPT Team accounts at 0.05x are genuinely cheap for older models
- Chinese payment methods (支付宝, 微信支付) — no foreign card needed
- Claude reverse-proxy pricing is below market
Cons:
- Only 2 models — no variety for multi-model workflows
- 94% uptime is poor; expect weekly outages
- QQ email registration only — privacy-conscious users should skip
- No refund policy, no minimum recharge info — you’re flying blind
- Codex subscription was ¥100/day — expensive and now retired with no replacement
Verdict
TimiCC is a budget option for developers who need GPT-4o or Claude 3.5 Sonnet, don’t care about model diversity, and can tolerate 6% downtime. The ¥1 free credit is enough to evaluate both models. The QQ-only registration and lack of refund policy are red flags. If you’re building anything that needs consistent uptime or multiple model backends, skip it. If you just want cheap token access for personal scripts, it’s usable but not reliable.
FAQ
Can I use TimiCC for production applications?
Not recommended. 94% uptime means ~43 hours of downtime monthly. No refund policy if you lose money during outages.
Does TimiCC support streaming or batch API calls?
Not specified in the platform data. The 100k token context suggests standard OpenAI-compatible endpoints, but no guarantees on streaming stability.
Why does TimiCC require QQ email registration?
Privacy trade-off. QQ is common in China but ties your account to Tencent’s ecosystem. No alternative email providers are accepted.
What happens to my ¥1 free credit after registration?
You get ¥1 credit immediately. No expiration date is specified, but given the 94% uptime, don’t rely on it for long-term use.
Is there any way to get refunds or chargebacks?
Not specified. No refund policy is documented. Assume all payments are final.
Pricing breakdown
TimiCC offers competitive pricing for developers. Here's the breakdown:
| Plan | Price | Quota | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Free trial | 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 TimiCC?
Budget users willing to accept quirks