OpenRouter plans.
The model gateway for AI apps. OpenRouter gives one OpenAI-compatible API to 400+ models across 70+ providers with auto-routing, fallback and prompt caching. The Free plan covers 25+ free models at 50 requests/day; pay-as-you-go adds a 5.5% platform fee on top of exact provider pricing with no markup, no minimum spend and no lock-in.
Included plans
25+ free models - 4 free providers - 50 req/day - free models only
400+ models - 70+ providers - no markup - no minimum spend
Fee discounts - SSO/SAML - BYOK $200K/mo list price, no fees
Price & launch history
OpenRouter pricing verified: Free (25+ models, 50 req/day), pay-as-you-go 5.5% fee, no markup, 400+ models, 70+ providers.
One OpenAI-compatible API to 400+ models across 70+ providers. Pay-as-you-go adds only a 5.5% fee on exact provider pricing - no markup, no minimum.
OpenRouter FAQ
How much does OpenRouter cost?+
OpenRouter has a Free plan (25+ free models, 4 free providers, 50 requests/day) and a pay-as-you-go plan with a 5.5% platform fee on top of exact provider pricing - no markup, no minimum spend and no lock-in. Enterprise adds fee discounts and SSO/SAML.
Does OpenRouter mark up provider pricing?+
No. Pricing shown in the model catalog is exactly what you pay and matches the provider websites. The only added cost on pay-as-you-go is the 5.5% platform fee; Free users only get free models.
How many models and providers does OpenRouter support?+
Pay-as-you-go reaches 400+ models across 70+ providers through one OpenAI-compatible API, with auto-routing, fallback, prompt caching and spend controls.
New models & deals, once a month (incl. OpenRouter)
New proprietary and open-source models worth trying, price drops, and the best deals on AI coding plans. No spam.
Sources: official sites · r/ClaudeAI · r/LocalLLaMA · r/ZaiGLM · r/ChatGPT. Plans and features may vary - check official sites for the latest.