Switch after quota exhaustion
Keep the project and continue an urgent task with your own BetterToken API key. The switching method depends on the current Claude Code configuration.
Claude Code API for terminal workflows
Claude Code API Access Without a Required Subscription
The Claude Code client is installed separately. Connect it to the BetterToken Anthropic-compatible API and continue the current task when your subscription quota is temporarily exhausted.
No required BetterToken subscriptionPay for actual token usageYour own BetterToken API key
BetterToken provides access to its own API. It is not an official Anthropic API key, Claude.ai, Claude Pro, Claude Max, or a shared account.
Test credit is API balance for checking the connection and model calls, not withdrawable cash. Eligibility, amount, validity, available models, and campaign rules are shown during registration, in Workspace, or in the current campaign terms.
Task in progress
Finish the current task through pay-as-you-go API access
After switching, Claude Code remains the client while model calls are billed from your BetterToken balance according to actual usage.
Read related filesBuild a short planPrepare the change
Request pathClaude Code → BetterToken API
Proposed change1 file
context− previous flow+ reviewed flow
ResultChange ready for review
API routeAnthropic-compatibleToken usagetrackedBalanceupdated
Primary use case
Continue through the API when subscription quota runs out
You do not have to wait for the next quota period or move to another fixed plan. Connect BetterToken using the current Claude Code guide and pay only for new API calls.
Pay only for API calls
Usage depends on the model, context size, response length, repeated calls, and caching rules. Check the current pricing page before topping up.
Use the API without a monthly plan
This BetterToken API flow has no required subscription. User-funded paid balance does not reset automatically each month; test and promotional balances may have separate rules.
API is not always cheaper than a subscription for consistently high usage. Compare your expected usage with current prices before topping up.
Three different scenarios
Claude Code, Claude.ai, and the general Claude API serve different jobs
BetterToken connects a model API to the Claude Code client. It does not replace the official web interface or turn an API key into a subscription.
| What you need | Suitable route | What to understand |
|---|---|---|
| Continue a coding task in the terminal | Claude Code through BetterToken API | Install Claude Code separately, then use your BetterToken API key and the current setup guide. |
| Model calls from an application, script, or agent | Claude API | A general API scenario, not a Claude Code configuration page. |
| Use the official Claude web interface | Claude.ai and Anthropic subscriptions | BetterToken does not sell Claude.ai, Claude Pro, Claude Max, or shared accounts. |
Use only the current Claude Code guide for Base URL, variables, key group, and model ID. This page does not freeze those dynamic settings.
First task
Connect Claude Code and test one small task
The complete configuration stays in Docs, where the Base URL, variables, key group, and model selection remain current.
Create an account and API key
Open Workspace, register your own BetterToken account, and create an API key. Do not send the key in chat or put it in a public repository.
Connect Claude Code using the current guide
Install Claude Code separately and use the current parameters from the BetterToken guide. Do not copy settings from old articles or another tool.
Run a small test task
Choose a task with limited context and a clear result. After the response, check token usage and the charge in Workspace.
Token-based billing
Pay for actual usage instead of a fixed plan
Claude Code may read files, analyze context, and make several calls during one task. Cost therefore follows actual usage under the selected model rules, not the number of messages.
- Check the current pricing page and Docs for models, prices, availability, and key groups.
- Pay-as-you-go billing. Available payment methods and terms are shown in Workspace.
- Claude Code installation, sign-in, and updates remain subject to third-party conditions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the BetterToken Claude Code API
Can I continue when my subscription quota runs out?
Yes. Connect Claude Code to the BetterToken Anthropic-compatible API using the current guide and continue with your own BetterToken API key. New calls are billed from your BetterToken balance according to actual usage. The switching method depends on the current client configuration.
Do I receive an account, subscription, or API access?
You receive access to the BetterToken API through your own account and API key. BetterToken does not sell Claude Code, Claude.ai, Claude Pro, Claude Max, shared accounts, or official Anthropic API keys.
Do I install and configure Claude Code separately?
Yes. Claude Code is installed separately and remains a third-party client. Open the current Claude Code guide and use its Base URL, variables, key group, and model. These settings can change, so this landing page does not freeze them.
How does pay-as-you-go billing work without a fixed subscription?
Top up your BetterToken balance and pay for actual calls under the selected model rules. This API flow has no required monthly plan, and user-funded paid balance does not reset automatically each month. Test and promotional credit may have separate validity rules.
How does the initial test credit work?
Current campaigns may provide test credit for checking the API connection and a small Claude Code task. It is not withdrawable cash. Eligibility, amount, validity, available models, and campaign rules are shown during registration, in Workspace, or in the current terms.
How is this different from the Claude API and Claude.ai?
This page covers the Claude Code coding client. The Claude API page is for applications, scripts, and automation. Claude.ai is Anthropic’s official web interface and subscriptions; BetterToken does not sell them.
Next step
Connect Claude Code using the current guide
Create your own BetterToken API key in Workspace, use the current setup parameters from Docs, and start with a small task. Check current models and prices before topping up.