OpenRouter

A mature “LLM router” that reduces integration and billing sprawl while adding resilience. For those looking to mix premium and open-source models behind one API—with smart routing, governance, and analytics—OpenRouter delivers a balance of speed, cost, and control.

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One API for many models with OpenAI-compatible requests and a unified schema.
Model and provider routing with fallback to balance price, speed, and reliability.
Presets to manage prompts, parameters, and routing rules from a dashboard.
Multimodal support for images, PDFs, and audio via compatible models.
Privacy and data controls for trusted providers and configurable logging.
Tools for model discovery, rankings, and comparisons.

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