Replicate via VerticalAPI

Replicate models routed by VerticalAPI

Pass the model ID below as model in any OpenAI-compatible request. New Replicate models are typically supported within 24h of release.

Pricing reflects Replicate's rates — you pay Replicate directly. VerticalAPI adds zero markup on tokens.

5-line Replicate call via VerticalAPI

Drop-in replacement for the OpenAI SDK. Works with the OpenAI Python client, Node, Go, curl — anything that speaks HTTP.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.verticalapi.com/v1",
    api_key="vapi_...",
    default_headers={"X-Provider-Key": "r8_..."}
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="meta/meta-llama-3.3-70b-instruct",  # Replicate
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

What VerticalAPI does and does not do with Replicate

Where Replicate shines

Frequently asked questions

Limitations and trade-offs

• Per-second GPU billing can be hard to forecast vs predictable per-token pricing on other providers.
• Cold-start latency on rarely-used community models is several seconds (warm models are fast).
• LLM throughput is lower than specialized hosts (Groq, Together, Fireworks).
• Quality of community fine-tunes varies wildly — some are unmaintained or low-quality.
• Geographic coverage is US-only — higher RTT for EU/Asia traffic.

Where Replicate is heading

1. Faster cold-starts and improved batch APIs through 2026.
2. More frontier open-weight models (Llama 4, Stable Video 3) added quickly after release.
3. Better fine-tuning UX with simpler training and serving flow.
4. EU region launch expected to address GDPR-conscious customers.

Related questions

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All supported LLM providers

Same endpoint, same SDK — just change the model and the BYOK header.