Introduction
OpenRouter is a unified API gateway that enables developers to access multiple language models from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta through a single interface.
Key Features
- Unified API - Access multiple models through one API
- Model Selection - Support for 50+ AI models
- Cost Optimization - Smart routing for best value
- Real-time Switching - Dynamic model comparison
- Usage Analytics - Detailed usage and cost tracking
Technical Features
- RESTful API interface
- OpenAI API compatibility
- Streaming responses
- Load balancing
- Error handling
Pricing
- Usage-based billing
- Model price comparison
- Bulk discounts
- No subscription fees