AI Service Subscriptions

This chapter collects the AI service subscription websites currently marked as recommended in repos/docs/public/presets/claude-code/providers/*.json, so you can choose a provider first and then move on to Claude Code configuration.

As of March 9, 2026, this chapter covers: ZAI, MiniMax, Alibaba Cloud DashScope, and Volcengine Coding Plan.

Current recommended providers

Provider	Strength	Good fit for	Detail page
ZAI	Coding-focused plans with tier mapping	Developers who want Claude Code as a daily driver	View details
MiniMax	One default model across tiers, simple onboarding	Teams optimizing for low-friction setup	View details
Alibaba Cloud DashScope	Cloud-console alignment and unified management	Teams already working in Alibaba Cloud	View details
Volcengine Coding Plan	Strong ecosystem extension and multi-model platform signals	Developers who want Volcengine ecosystem alignment	View details

Explore each provider

ZAI Review GLM Coding positioning, default model mapping, and the next setup step.

MiniMax See why a single mapped model can simplify Claude Code onboarding.

Alibaba Cloud DashScope A subscription path designed for teams already operating in Alibaba Cloud.

Volcengine Coding Plan Check the Volcengine-oriented subscription path and setup notes for Claude Code.

Quick selection tips

Need coding-focused plans and clearer tier mapping: start with ZAI
Need the easiest setup path first: start with MiniMax
Already run inside Alibaba Cloud: start with Alibaba Cloud DashScope
Want Volcengine ecosystem alignment or multi-model platform reach: start with Volcengine Coding Plan

Next step

Continue with Claude Code setup After choosing a provider, return to the setup guide to finish your settings.json or environment variable configuration.

Read the LLM guide If you still want to compare capability, cost, and model trade-offs, continue with the LLM guide.