Implementing usage-based billing for AI services is complex and time-consuming
Build token counting from scratch
Develop and maintain accurate token counting for different AI models
Create your own wallet system
Develop secure user authentication, balance management, and payment processing
Handle pricing complexity
Implement tiered pricing, markups, and volume discounts
Manage payment infrastructure
Set up and maintain payment gateways, handle user funds securely
Simple API integration
Change your API endpoint URL and add a few lines of code to your application
Built-in wallet system
Complete user authentication, KYC, and payment processing included
Flexible pricing options
Configure tiered pricing, markups, and volume discounts with ease
Transparent usage tracking
Real-time tracking and reporting on API usage and costs
Lava provides everything you need to implement usage-based billing for AI services
Integrating Lava is as simple as changing your API endpoint URL and adding a few lines of code.
Our API proxy forwards all parameters of the original request, ensuring compatibility with your existing code.
We precisely track input and output tokens for each request, with no performance impact.
Get detailed insights into usage patterns, costs, and API performance.
// Before
const response = await fetch('https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.OPENAI_API_KEY}`
},
body: JSON.stringify({
model: 'gpt-4',
messages: [{ role: 'user', content: 'Hello!' }]
})
});// After integrating Lava
const key = {
secret_key: process.env.LAVA_SECRET_KEY,
product_secret: process.env.LAVA_PRODUCT_SECRET,
connection_secret: user.connectionSecret,
};
const response = await fetch('https://api.lavapayments.com/v1/forward?u=https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'Authorization': `Bearer ${Buffer.from(JSON.stringify(key)).toString('base64')}`
},
body: JSON.stringify({
model: 'gpt-4',
messages: [{ role: 'user', content: 'Hello!' }]
})
});Lava provides everything you need to implement usage-based billing for AI services
Get up and running in hours, not weeks or months. Simple API integration with minimal code changes.
Accurate tracking of input and output tokens ensures fair billing for both you and your users.
Create custom pricing tiers, set markups, and offer volume discounts to match your business model.
Secure user authentication, balance management, and payment processing included out of the box.
Detailed insights into usage patterns, revenue metrics, and customer behavior.
Seamless connection with your Stripe account for reliable payment processing and reconciliation.
Common questions about Lava and how it can help your business
We only make money when you do. No upfront costs or monthly fees.
For new businesses
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For large companies
All plans include unlimited end-users, unlimited products, and no setup fees.
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