Run open-weight OCR, VLM and vision models behind one API
The OpenAI-compatible gateway for visual AI. 21 visual models behind one chat-completions endpoint. Token and per-image pricing, structured outputs, BYOK ready.
Run open-weight OCR, VLM and vision models behind one API launched on September 4, 2026 with 5 votes, #1,324 of 8,093 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
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The OpenAI-compatible gateway for visual AI. 26 visual models behind one chat-completions endpoint. Token and per-image pricing, structured outputs, BYOK ready.
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