What's the difference between ClaudeStore and ProxyAPI?

ClaudeStore bills credits from token usage at about 30% below Anthropic's official pricing, supports an OpenAI-compatible endpoint, per-key credit limits, and global payment methods. ProxyAPI applies its own markup model and is more RU-focused with narrower tooling support.

Which is cheaper for Claude Sonnet 4.6: ClaudeStore or ProxyAPI?

ClaudeStore is cheaper on token usage. At 1M input tokens of Sonnet 4.6, ClaudeStore's public billing is about $2.10, while ProxyAPI is typically above Anthropic list price after markup. On heavy usage, the gap compounds quickly.

Does ProxyAPI work with Cursor IDE?

Partially. ProxyAPI requires extra configuration and doesn't expose a clean OpenAI-compatible base URL like ClaudeStore's https://api2.claudestore.store/v1. ClaudeStore works in Cursor with two settings (base URL + key) and no model translation layer.

Can I pay both with rubles?

Yes for both. ProxyAPI accepts RU bank cards directly. ClaudeStore accepts RU cards via Tribute (Mir, SBP, Visa/Mastercard РФ) plus crypto, plus international cards — broader payment surface.

ClaudeStore vs ProxyAPI — Honest 2026 Comparison [Pricing, Features, RU Payment]

ClaudeStore vs ProxyAPI: lower effective Claude pricing, OpenAI-compatible endpoint, per-key limits, and broader payments. Full pricing, features, and Cursor compatibility table.

Quick Answer

ClaudeStore vs ProxyAPI in one line: ClaudeStore bills API usage at about 30% below Anthropic's official token pricing, supports an OpenAI-compatible endpoint and Cursor out of the box, and accepts RU cards + crypto + international Visa/Mastercard. ProxyAPI is RU-focused and typically lands above ClaudeStore on effective cost.

Pricing Comparison

Feature	ClaudeStore	ProxyAPI
Effective token pricing	~30% cheaper than Anthropic official	Typically above Anthropic official
Min top-up	$5 (1,000 credits)	~1,000 ₽ ($10)
Sonnet 4.6 input/1M	$2.10	Higher in practice
Per-key spend limits	Yes	No
OpenAI-compat endpoint	Yes (api2.claudestore.store/v1)	Limited
Cursor IDE	Native (2-min setup)	Workarounds needed
Claude Code CLI	Native	Limited
Payment: Mir/SBP	Yes (via Tribute)	Yes
Payment: Crypto	Yes	No
Payment: International cards	Yes	No

When to choose ProxyAPI

ProxyAPI is a fine choice if you need only RU rubles, very small top-ups (₽500-1000), and don't use Cursor or Claude Code heavily. Their interface is in Russian and onboarding is straightforward for non-technical users.

When to choose ClaudeStore

ClaudeStore wins when you need:

Predictable cost — billing follows a fixed public formula at about 30% below Anthropic official pricing
IDE integration — Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code extensions work with one base URL
Team/agency setup — per-key spend limits prevent runaway bills
Multiple payment options — RU cards, crypto, international cards in one platform
Global access — works from anywhere, not just Russia

Migration from ProxyAPI to ClaudeStore

Sign up at claudestore.store/plans
Buy a credit package (from $5)
Generate a key starting with sk-
Replace base URL in your code: https://api.proxyapi.ru → https://api2.claudestore.store
For OpenAI SDK / Cursor, use https://api2.claudestore.store/v1 instead
Model IDs stay the same (claude-sonnet-4.6, etc.)

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