OpenRouter Prices, limits and access
A unified API and marketplace for accessing 500+ LLMs from many providers through one shared credit balance.
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At a Glance
OpenRouter is an AI tool for Agent & RAG frameworks (category: Development & Code). Free access: No free plan published. Documented: 1 plan with prices and limits.
- Category
- Agent & RAG frameworks
- Paid from
- buy credits, no subscription; prices vary by model / Custom (OpenRouter)
- Free Option
- No free plan published
- Plans
- 1
- Sources
- 2 verified sources
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 | buy credits, no subscription; prices vary by model | Custom | Access to 500+ models from 80+ providers through a single API One shared credit balance works across every model |
Prices as stated by the provider, usually plus statutory VAT. The final price depends on your country and is shown by the provider.
Prices last checked: 2026-10-09
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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.
How we compare
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Sources
All details regarding plans, limits, and features are based on official vendor documentation and the primary sources verified below.
- openrouter.ai
- openrouter.ai/docs/faq
FAQ
Is OpenRouter available for free?
No. No free access is published on the vendor's own pages.
Where is the vendor of OpenRouter based?
OpenRouter, Inc. is based in the USA. Regardless of that location, data processing and privacy terms are governed by the vendor's own contract.
How is OpenRouter billed?
No subscription: users buy credit and pay the model prices of the respective provider per request without markup. The current FAQ mentions a fee when buying credit but does not publish a fixed rate there.
What is “OpenRouter, Inc.” on my bank or card statement?
According to our catalog data, OpenRouter, Inc. is the company behind OpenRouter, so a charge under this name may come from a subscription or purchase at OpenRouter. The exact wording on a bank or card statement is set by the vendor and its payment provider; it can differ and is not recorded here. The invoices in your OpenRouter account help to match the charge; for an unknown charge, contact your bank.
What plans does OpenRouter offer?
The catalog documents one plan with price, billing period, and included features.
Is OpenRouter currently available?
OpenRouter is active.
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