OpenRouter
A unified API and marketplace for accessing 500+ LLMs from many providers through one shared credit balance.
Category: Development & Code · Agent & RAG frameworks
Features
OpenRouter provides a unified API for over 500 LLMs from more than 80 providers. A single credit balance covers all models; no separate account or subscription per provider is needed. Logging is disabled by default; enabling it earns a 1% discount. Free models are limited to 50 requests per day, increasing to 1,000 per day with a credit balance of $10 or more. All model prices are in the pricing overview.
- Access to 500+ LLMs (Large Language Models) from 80+ providers via a single API
- One shared credit balance for all models, no separate account per provider needed
- No mandatory subscription; credits are billed directly based on token consumption
- Logging disabled by default; opt-in provides a 1% discount on all requests
- Free models: 50 requests per day (1,000 per day from $10 credit balance)
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter | Credits kaufen, kein Abo; Preise variieren je Modell | Custom | Access to 500+ models from 80+ providers through a single API One shared credit balance works across every model |
Limits
No subscription: users buy prepaid credits and spend them per request at each provider's model rate, passed through without markup. The current FAQ notes a fee when buying credits but does not publish a fixed rate there.
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FAQ
Is OpenRouter available for free?
No. No free access is published on the vendor's own pages.
Where is OpenRouter's vendor based?
OpenRouter, Inc., based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is OpenRouter still active?
Live-checked against the official vendor page.
How many plans are documented for OpenRouter?
The catalog documents 1 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is OpenRouter categorized for?
OpenRouter is listed in the catalog under “Development & Code.”
Where do the details about OpenRouter come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
How we compare
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Sources
- https://openrouter.ai/
- https://openrouter.ai/docs/faq
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