One API to route all mainstream LLMs
Introduction
OpenRouter is the aggregated gateway for LLM APIs: one interface reaches OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and hundreds of open providers with unified billing, automatic failover and price sorting. For developers avoiding single-vendor lock-in, it is the universal socket of the model layer.
Key Features
- Hundreds of providers via one API
- Unified billing and usage dashboard
- Automatic failover and load balancing
- Price/throughput-sorted model picking
- OpenAI-compatible interface
Pros
- Switch models with zero code changes
- Fastest access to new releases
Cons
- Slight markup over direct providers
Pricing
Usage-based with a small markup; some models have free tiers.（See official site for current pricing）
FAQ
Which models are free?
Several open models carry free tiers, good for testing.
Data privacy?
Zero-logging routing options are configurable.
Production-ready?
Yes — HA and failover are designed for production.
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