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OpenRouter

One API key for 400+ models across every major provider.

Freemium Data & Development Built in the United States

What it does

One API key for 400+ models across every major provider.. The de-facto universal LLM API router.

Classified under code and development, no-code and workflow.

Who it suits

Team size

Positioned for individuals and freelancers, startups and small teams, mid-market and enterprise.

Function

Sits in data & development, covering code and development and no-code and workflow.

Pricing

Published pricing: Pass-through per-token +~5% fee

Reproduced as the vendor publishes it. Pricing pages change often and enterprise terms are usually negotiated separately, so treat this as a starting point and confirm current figures with OpenRouter directly.

Before you adopt it

Vendor region – OpenRouter is based in the United States. Contracting and billing are typically US-based, in USD.
Support hours – expect US business hours. If you need coverage inside your own working day, confirm it before signing.
Data residency – confirm where your data is stored and processed, and whether it is used for model training. This is not published consistently and we do not guess at it.
Contracting and billing – check the contracting entity, billing currency and invoice format your finance team needs.
Commercial status – we list OpenRouter editorially and hold no partnership or reseller agreement for it.

Frequently asked questions

What does OpenRouter do?

One API key for 400+ models across every major provider.. The de-facto universal LLM API router.

How much does OpenRouter cost?

Published pricing is: Pass-through per-token +~5% fee. Confirm current figures with the vendor, since published tiers change and enterprise terms are negotiated separately.

Is there a free tier?

Yes. OpenRouter is listed as freemium, so you can evaluate it without a commitment. Check the current limits, which vendors adjust frequently.

Where is OpenRouter based, and what does that change?

OpenRouter is based in the United States. In practice that affects support hours (US business hours), the contracting entity and the billing currency. Contracting and billing are typically US-based, in USD.

Is SurfingBear Tools a partner or reseller of OpenRouter?

No. OpenRouter is listed here editorially. We hold no partnership, reseller or distribution agreement for this product, and we say so on every listing rather than implying a relationship we do not have.

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We can help you adopt it

If you are weighing OpenRouter against alternatives, or need help with procurement, integration and rollout, tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will come back with a straight answer.

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