About OpenRouter
Started in early 2023 as the first LLM marketplace, OpenRouter has grown to become the largest and most popular AI gateway. We eliminate vendor lock-in while offering better prices, uptime, and enterprise-grade reliability.
500T+
Monthly tokens
10M+
Global users
80+
Providers
500+
Models
Mission
Our mission is to increase AI neurodiversity
The future of AI is neurodiversity, and OpenRouter is the best place to leverage it. We are building a transparent marketplace for AI that shows what makes each model unique, works everywhere people need it, and gives them the best intelligence without model lock-in.
Cost
Choose the most cost-effective model, provider, and tool for the task, or use a router to do it automatically.
Quality
Source from the highest-quality providers for every model. Orchestrate multiple models for the best result.
Security
Advanced security and observability for the boundary between models.
In the press
A One-Stop Shop for A.I. Models Raises $113 Million
An investment arm of Alphabet is backing OpenRouter, which helps companies choose among hundreds of models for different software tasks.
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OpenRouter, a Marketplace for AI Models, Raises $40 Million
The startup aims to become the go-to platform for developers to access and compare different AI models from various providers.
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