Back to blog
announcementmodels

424 models are now live on ApiLink

ApiLink Team·(updated September 7, 2026)·3 min read简体中文

ApiLink's model catalog just went from a curated handful to 424 models across every major provider — synced automatically, kept up to date, and callable through the exact same OpenAI-compatible endpoint you're already using.

Update: we've since trimmed the catalog to models released in the last 18 months, dropping superseded/legacy versions — the active count is now 369, not 424. The mechanism described below (automatic sync from our upstream partner) is unchanged; we're just keeping the default list current instead of ever-growing.

What changed

Previously, ApiLink sold a curated set of popular models. As of this release, we sync the full public model catalog directly from our upstream routing partner, which means:

BeforeNow
Models availableA curated ~20-model shortlist424
New model lagManual, days to weeksAutomatic, near-real-time
CoverageMainstream chat models onlyChat, vision, embeddings, and niche/regional models

Using the new catalog

Nothing changes about how you call the API — same base URL, same API key, same OpenAI-compatible request format. Just pass a different model value. Browse the full, filterable list at apilink.io/models.

The homepage still only features a handful of popular models to keep that page scannable — the full 424-model list is what you get by default on the models page itself.

What's next

This is the foundation for a broader model-selection push — expect curated "best for X" collections (cheapest, fastest, best for agentic tool use) built on top of this catalog in a future update.

About ApiLink
ApiLink is an OpenAI-compatible gateway for GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and more. One key, transparent streaming-safe billing, RMB invoicing for China-based teams.
Learn more →
Keep reading
Pay with crypto, get 5% more balance
Pay $10 in crypto, get $10.50 of credit. No coupon, no catch — just how it works and why crypto is now the cheaper way to top up.
How to choose an AI API gateway (a checklist, not a sales pitch)
Every gateway claims to be the obvious choice. Here's a checklist to evaluate any of them — including us — on your actual constraints instead of marketing copy.
The best OpenRouter alternative for teams in China
Same models as OpenRouter, synced automatically — plus RMB billing and real VAT invoices for China-based teams that OpenRouter structurally can't offer.