Updated · July 2026

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.

Open-weight · multi-provider

Included plans

Free

25+ free models - 4 free providers - 50 req/day - free models only

Pay-as-you-go

400+ models - 70+ providers - no markup - no minimum spend

Enterprise

Fee discounts - SSO/SAML - BYOK $200K/mo list price, no fees

Price & launch history

2026-07-06

OpenRouter pricing verified: Free (25+ models, 50 req/day), pay-as-you-go 5.5% fee, no markup, 400+ models, 70+ providers.

No markup

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.