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OpenRouter

One account and one key that gives access to dozens of AI models, so you can compare them cheaply.

★★★★★ 4.6 out of 5

CategoryModel access
Workflow stageLearning & adaptation
PricingPay-as-you-go · always check the current price before buying
PlatformsWeb, API
PrivacyA router: your request goes to the model provider you name, under your account.

Pricing

Pay-as-you-go See the vendor's page for current pricing.

Indicative prices, which change often. Always confirm on the vendor's own page before buying.

What it is

One account and one key that gives access to dozens of AI models, so you can compare them cheaply.

What it's good for

Pros

  • One key, many models
  • Pay only for use
  • Handy for benchmarking

Cons

  • Slightly technical to set up
  • You still pay per use

Our verdict

The cheapest way to test which model suits your work, as described in our Which AI? guide.

Alternatives: Direct provider accounts.

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