OpenRouter

OpenRouter offers one API interface for finding and using hundreds of AI models across text, image, video, and audio providers.

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About OpenRouter

OpenRouter provides one API interface for using models for text, images, video, and audio from multiple providers. Users create an account, buy credits that work across models and providers, and make requests with an OpenAI-compatible API key.

It includes fallback to another provider if one goes down, data policies to limit which models and providers receive prompts, and server-side code execution tools for supported APIs.

Key features

  • Single API for text, image, video, and audio models
  • Fallback to other providers when one goes down
  • Custom data policies to select trusted models and providers
  • OpenAI-compatible API key for requests
  • Credits usable with any model or provider
  • Server-side code execution via openrouter:shell and openrouter:bash
Best for: Developers and teams building apps that use multiple AI models through one interface.
Good for
  • Access to 500+ models across 80+ providers through one interface
  • Provider fallback when a provider goes down
  • Data policies to restrict which providers receive prompts

OpenRouter at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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OpenRouter FAQ

How do I get started with OpenRouter?
Create an account, buy credits that can be used with any model or provider, then create an API key to make requests.
Is OpenRouter compatible with OpenAI's API format?
Yes, API keys and requests are described as fully OpenAI compatible.
How do custom data policies work?
They allow an organization to ensure prompts only go to the models and providers it trusts.
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