The latest articles on DEV Community by Anthony Brian (@anthonybrian1106). https://dev.to/anthonybrian1106 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4108410%2Fba453b57-5bd8-4184-be57-d433ea278d90.png https://dev.to/anthonybrian1106 en Anthony Brian Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:48:24 +0000 https://dev.to/anthonybrian1106/how-we-reduced-open-model-llm-costs-by-40-with-zero-completion-protection-prefix-caching-1pfd https://dev.to/anthonybrian1106/how-we-reduced-open-model-llm-costs-by-40-with-zero-completion-protection-prefix-caching-1pfd <p>`Managing multiple LLM APIs usually comes with high costs, rate limits, and unexpected downtime.</p> <p>We built <a href="[https://clfaigateway.dev/](https://clfaigateway.dev/)"><b>CLF AI Gateway</b></a> — an OpenAI-compatible API gateway optimized for open models like <b>DeepSeek, Kimi, and GLM</b>.</p> <h3>⚡ Key Features</h3> <ul> <li> <b>100% OpenAI SDK Compatible:</b> Just update your <code>base_url</code> to <code>[https://api.clfaigateway.dev/v1](https://api.clfaigateway.dev/v1)</code>.</li> <li> <b>Up to 40% Off:</b> Discounted rates on top open models.</li> <li> <b>Zero-Completion Insurance:</b> $0 charged if a request fails or returns no output.</li> <li> <b>Automatic Prefix Caching:</b> Save up to 90% on repeated prompt contexts.</li> <li> <b>Prepaid Billing:</b> Transparent pay-as-you-go model.</li> </ul> <p>Check it out at <a href="[https://clfaigateway.dev/](https://clfaigateway.dev/)"><b>clfaigateway.dev</b></a> — feedback and feature requests are welcome!</p>` ai openai deepseek webdev