OpenRouter

OpenRouter

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One API, every model — unified access to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and 200+ more.

About OpenRouter

OpenRouter is a unified API gateway that provides access to models from every major provider through a single API key. Compare pricing, switch between models instantly, and never get locked into one provider. The Swiss Army knife of AI APIs.

Key Features

  • Unified API for 200+ models from all providers
  • Transparent per-model pricing
  • Automatic fallback between providers
  • Free models available
  • OpenAI-compatible API format

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Access every model through one API

+ No vendor lock-in

+ Free models for experimentation

Cons

- Slight markup over direct provider pricing

- Dependent on upstream provider availability

- Less control than direct API access

Use Cases

Comparing models across providersBuilding model-agnostic applicationsDevelopment and prototypingCost optimization across providers
Pricing
Freemium

Free models available. Pay-per-token with transparent markup. No subscription required.

Who It's For
AI developersIndie hackersResearchers comparing modelsTeams avoiding vendor lock-in
Details
CompanyOpenRouter
Founded2023
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