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OpenRouter

Unified API and chat interface for dozens of open and closed LLMs.

Quick Keypoints

  • Access Llama, Claude, GPT-4, and Mistral via a single API endpoint.
  • Compare token pricing, latency, and throughput in real-time.
  • Use chat interface to interact with model playgrounds directly.

What is OpenRouter?

OpenRouter provides a unified interface and API to access the best LLMs, letting you pay only for what you use across multiple providers.

OpenRouter is an LLM aggregator and API router. It simplifies integration for developers by providing a single endpoint for dozens of models, and hosts a chat web playground for non-developers.

Who Needs OpenRouter?

AI developers building multi-model apps, researchers comparing model outputs, and power users.

Important Features

  • Single API Endpoint: Call any model using a standard OpenAI-compatible format.
  • Dynamic Routing: Route requests based on cost, latency, or model availability.
  • Pay-As-You-Go: Credit-based billing across all API models.

Current Updates About OpenRouter

OpenRouter now offers automatic fallback models and advanced context caching for large developer prompts.

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Editorial Rating 4.8 / 5.0

Pricing Plans

Plan Price
Pay-As-You-GoPay per million tokens, model costs vary dynamically Starts at $0