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OpenRouter

OpenRouter is a unified API that routes requests to many LLM providers and models through one endpoint.

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Our verdict

One API key for hundreds of models from many providers, with no monthly fee. The easiest way to try and switch models; you pay a fee on credit purchases.

Best for

  • ✓ Comparing and switching models
  • ✓ One bill for many providers
  • ✓ Free models for prototyping

Watch out for

  • ! 5.5% fee on credit purchases

Pricing

Read from the official pricing page. Prices in USD; always confirm on the vendor's site.

PlanPriceDetails
FreeFreeFree models only: 20 requests/minute, 50/day (1,000/day once at least $10 of credits purchased)
Pay-as-you-go$0 + usageNo monthly fee or minimums; 5.5% platform fee on credit purchases; model token prices vary per model
EnterpriseCustomContract pricing with fee discounts, prepaid credits, annual commitments, invoicing. Check site.

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