What is
OpenRouter
?
OpenRouter serves as a unified interface for LLMs, offering developers and businesses access to over 400 AI models from major providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft through a single OpenAI-compatible API, with transparent pricing, low latency, and high availability infrastructure.
Key Features
- 400+ AI models from 60+ providers
- OpenAI API compatibility
- Low latency (~25ms overhead)
- Transparent pricing comparison
- Custom data policy controls
Pricing
- Credit-based system: Pay per usage
- No subscription required
- Competitive model pricing
- Volume discounts available
Pros:
- Single API for multiple models
- Competitive pricing
- High uptime and reliability
- Easy integration
Cons:
- Single API for multiple models
- Competitive pricing
- High uptime and reliability
- Easy integration
Who is it for?
- AI developers
- Researchers
- Businesses using multiple AI models
- Startups and enterprises
Best use cases
- Model comparison and testing
- Cost optimization
- Multi-model applications
- AI research and development
API Integrations
- OpenAI-compatible REST API
- Python, JavaScript SDKs
- Webhook support
- Custom integration options
Security
- Enterprise-grade security
- Data privacy controls
- SOC 2 compliance
Implementation
- API setup: Minutes
- Basic integration: Hours
- Full deployment: Days
Best Alternatives
- Direct provider APIs
- Together AI: https://together.ai
- Replicate: https://replicate.com
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