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Platform for data preparation, machine learning and AI agents with LLM Mesh for central control of language models.
OpenRouter AI features and pricing (October 2026)
API to 500+ language models from 80+ providers with automatic routing, budgets and pay-as-you-go billing.
Usage-basedFree plan
Pricing: Usage-based
Free plan with 25+ free models and 50 requests per day; Standard pay-as-you-go with a 5.5 percent platform fee, Business with 8 percent; Enterprise with fee discounts, SSO and custom contract terms, as of September 2026.
What is OpenRouter?
OpenRouter gives developers one API and one bill for hundreds of language models from many providers. It routes requests automatically, respects provider data policies and suits small teams that want to try many models without separate contracts.
OpenRouter bills usage through credits and adds a platform fee on paid plans. Its plans range from Free with community support to Enterprise with dedicated support, SSO and contractual SLAs. Customers can also bring their own provider keys, with a fee-free allowance per month depending on the plan. The provider is OpenRouter, Inc., a US company.
OpenRouter AI features and use cases
- Gives access to many models at onceDevelopers call more than 500 models through one API and one account. Teams compare models for a task without signing up with each provider.
- Routes by data policyRequests can be routed only to providers whose data policies fit, and Business customers can keep routing within the EU or the US. Data protection requirements shape where prompts go.
- Keeps spending under controlBudgets and spend controls limit what each key can use. Small teams avoid surprise bills while they experiment.
What sets OpenRouter apart
- Free plan with more than 25 free models, no platform fee on free usage.
- Transparent percentage platform fee instead of a monthly subscription.
Where OpenRouter is strongest
United States Available internationally
OpenRouter, Inc. is a US company; its privacy policy is governed by New York law.
Questions to ask before you buy OpenRouter
Prompts pass through OpenRouter and then to the chosen provider, so check each provider's data policy and use policy-based routing. EU in-region routing requires the Business plan, and custom data processing terms require Enterprise. Budget for the platform fee on top of model prices.
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Questions about OpenRouter
Is OpenRouter free?
There is a free plan with more than 25 free models and 50 requests per day. Paid usage is billed per use plus a platform fee.
What is the platform fee?
The Standard plan charges 5.5 percent and the Business plan 8 percent. Enterprise customers can get fee discounts.
Can requests stay in the EU?
The Business plan offers EU and US in-region routing, according to the pricing page.
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