Same Chinese AI models. Wildly different prices. Data verified June 2026.
NovAI: zero platform markup. Together AI: massive price inflation on Chinese models.
| NovAI | Together AI | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.28 | $2.10 | 7.5x cheaper |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.12 | $12.60 | 11.3x cheaper |
Real-world impact: If you process 10M input + 5M output tokens per day with DeepSeek-V4-Pro:
| Model | NovAI (Input) | Together AI (Input) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek-V4-Pro | $0.28 | $2.10 | 87% less |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash | $0.14 | N/A | Exclusive |
| Doubao-Seed-2.0-Pro | $0.40 | N/A | Exclusive |
| GLM-5.2 | $1.10 | N/A | Exclusive |
| Qwen3.7-Max | $1.22 | N/A | Exclusive |
NovAI also offers models that Together AI doesn't carry at all: Doubao Seed 2.0 family, GLM-5.2, GLM-5V-Turbo, and more.
NovAI is a zero-markup gateway. We charge exactly what the upstream Chinese AI provider charges. Our revenue comes from volume partnerships, not per-token markup.
Together AI is an inference platform that runs its own infrastructure. They set their own prices, which include significant markup above provider rates — especially for Chinese models that they proxy.
| Feature | NovAI | Together AI |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Model Selection | 17+ models | Limited |
| Western Models | Not available | Llama, Mistral, etc. |
| Platform Fee | 0% | Built into pricing |
| OpenAI-compatible | ✅ | ✅ |
| USDT (TRC20) | ✅ | ❌ |
| USDT | ✅ | ❌ |
| Free Tier | Free model + $2 credit | Limited free tier |
| Latency from Asia | 75ms | ~200ms+ |
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