OpenRouter
Unified LLM gateway providing OpenAI-compatible API access to 500+ models from 60+ providers. Pay-as-you-go pricing with no markup on model rates, automatic fallbacks, and routing optimizations.
About OpenRouter
Unified LLM gateway providing OpenAI-compatible API access to 500+ models from 60+ providers. Pay-as-you-go pricing with no markup on model rates, automatic fallbacks, and routing optimizations.
Key Capabilities
Access 500+ AI models from 60+ providers through a single OpenAI-compatible API
No markup on model rates — pay the provider's price plus a transparent 5.5% platform fee
Automatic fallbacks and routing variants (:nitro for speed, :floor for lowest cost)
Swap models without rewriting code — same API interface across all providers
Standout Features
500+ Models, One API
Access Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama, Mistral, and hundreds more through a single OpenAI-compatible endpoint — switch models with one parameter change.
Automatic Fallbacks
Configure model fallback chains so your app stays online even when a provider has an outage — seamless failover with no code changes.
Routing Optimizations
Use :nitro for fastest throughput or :floor for lowest price — OpenRouter automatically routes to the best available provider for your priority.
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OpenRouter provides a single OpenAI-compatible API for 500+ AI models from 60+ providers. Here is how this LLM gateway fits into vibe coding workflows with pay-as-you-go pricing and smart routing.
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