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How I Built a Telegram AI Bot with EcomAI in 30 Minutes

LEI GUO — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:35:17 +0000

Access 100+ AI Models at 10x Lower Prices — Even in Restricted Regions

LEI GUO — Sun, 31 May 2026 04:19:51 +0000

Are you a developer in a country where accessing affordable AI APIs feels like an uphill battle?

You're not alone. Many developers face region blocks, high prices, or limited payment options when trying to use top-tier AI models.

There's a simpler way.

What is EcomAI?

EcomAI is an API aggregation platform that gives you access to 100+ AI models — including DeepSeek, Qwen, Llama, and many more — at a fraction of the official pricing.

No region blocks. No credit card required. No complicated setup.

Why Developers Like It

1. Works Everywhere 🌍

EcomAI doesn't care where you're connecting from. If you have internet access, the API works. No geo-restrictions, no IP blocks.

2. 10x Cheaper 💰

Compare the pricing yourself:

Model	Official Price (per 1M input tokens)	EcomAI Price
DeepSeek-V3	$0.27	$0.03
Qwen-Max	$0.80	$0.08
Llama-3 70B	$0.59	$0.06

3. PayPal & USDT Accepted 💳

No credit card? No problem. Pay with PayPal or USDT (TRC20). Crypto-friendly and privacy-respecting.

4. Instant Setup 🚀

How It Works

Go to ecomai.online
Create an account (email + password, that's it)
Copy your API key
Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint with your existing code

import openai

client = openai.OpenAI(
    base_url="https://ecomai.online/v1",
    api_key="sk-your-key-here"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="deepseek-v3",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Is This For You?

Try it for just $2 and see for yourself. If it doesn't work for you, you lose almost nothing.

Start building without barriers → ecomai.online

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LEI GUO — Sun, 31 May 2026 02:55:35 +0000

I Spent $1 to Test a Multi-Model API Proxy — Here's What I Found

LEI GUO — Sun, 24 May 2026 10:45:56 +0000

If you've been following the AI API space lately, you've probably noticed the same thing I did: every provider has their own SDK, their own auth system, their own pricing. It's a mess.

Last week I stumbled on a small API proxy at ecomai.online that claims to aggregate multiple LLM backends under a single OpenAI-compatible endpoint. I threw $1 at it to see if it's legit.

What you get:

One API key that works across multiple models. Same curl command, same Python SDK, same headers — just point your base_url to their endpoint and pick a model name. No monthly subscription, no minimum commit. Just pay per token.

The setup:

curl https://ecomai.online/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-your-key-here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "deepseek-chat",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'

That's it. If your code already uses the OpenAI Python SDK, just change the base_url:

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="sk-your-key",
    base_url="https://ecomai.online/v1/"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="deepseek-chat",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
)

Why this matters:

I was juggling 3 different API providers — each with its own dashboard, billing, and rate limits. This proxy replaces all of them with one key and one endpoint. Less headache, less code to maintain.

The catch:

It's a small operation, not a giant like OpenAI. Uptime has been solid in my 2 weeks of testing, but your mileage may vary. The $1 test plan gives you 1M tokens to play with — enough to evaluate before committing.

Who is this for:

Indie devs building AI features but tired of managing multiple API accounts
Side project hackers who want to keep costs low
Anyone who wants to try different models without signing up for 5 different services

Bottom line: For $1 it's a no-brainer to test. If it works for your use case, you just saved yourself a ton of integration work. If not, you're out a buck.

I'm not affiliated with them — just a dev who likes finding useful tools that reduce friction. Try it and see what you think.