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OpenRouter API pricing

Free planFor technical teams

OpenRouter has a free tier, then charges per use; the rate for each option is in the table below. Checked Nov 10, 2026 against the official pricing page.

One API to access hundreds of AI models, with transparent pricing and easy switching.

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Our take

Score 4 out of 5How we score

OpenRouter gives you one API key and one bill for hundreds of models, which makes it easy to try and switch models without new contracts. You pay the provider's rate plus a platform fee on credit purchases, so going direct is cheaper once you settle on one model.

Plans and prices

OpenRouter plans, checked Nov 10, 2026. Official pricing page Prices are indicative and may change. Always confirm on the provider's site.
PlanPriceWhat you get
FreeFreeFree models only ($0 token cost)

25+ free models, 4 free providers, 50 requests/day, 5 workspaces

  • Free models
  • 50 req/day
Standard (Pay-as-you-go)Our pickUsage-basedProvider per-token rate + 5.5% platform fee on credit purchases, no per-token markup; BYOK gets $25,000/mo list-price inference free, 5% fee after that

600+ models, 80+ providers, 5 workspaces, no minimum spend

  • 600+ models
  • BYOK free tier
Business (Pay-as-you-go)Usage-based8% platform fee vs 5.5% Standard; same BYOK terms

600+ models, 1,000 workspaces, EU/US in-region routing

  • In-region routing
  • 1,000 workspaces
EnterpriseCustomCustom pricing — contact sales

Custom workspaces, SSO/SAML, SLAs; Custom volume pricing; fee discounts available

  • SSO/SAML
  • SLAs
  • Dedicated support

Pick this tier: Standard (Pay-as-you-go)

Pay-as-you-go gives every model with no minimum spend, which is what OpenRouter is for. Enterprise only matters at large committed volume.

What works

  • Hundreds of models from dozens of providers through one API
  • No per-token markup; a published platform fee on credits
  • Free models for testing
  • Budgets and spend controls

What to watch

  • The platform fee costs more than going direct at steady volume
  • Free models have tight rate limits
  • One more vendor between you and the model provider

Skip it if

  • You already use one model provider and do not plan to switch
  • Your contracts require a direct relationship with the model provider
  • You are not building anything with an API

Best for

Improve coding / developmentReduce software costs

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OpenRouter pricing questions

How much does OpenRouter cost in 2026?
OpenRouter has a free tier, then charges per use; the rate for each option is in the table below. Checked Nov 10, 2026 against the official pricing page.
Does OpenRouter mark up model prices?
No. OpenRouter states it charges no markup per token and instead takes a platform fee when you buy credits.
Can I use my own provider keys with OpenRouter?
Yes. Bring-your-own-key is supported, with a free monthly allowance before a fee applies.

Reviewed Sep 11, 2026 by the Dapols team. Report a price change

Our evidence on this tool

Catalog status
Recommended — can be a primary pick in a plan
Price last checked
Nov 10, 2026
Evidence confidence
Medium — verified, but the vendor changes plans often

Re-checked in batches. We date every check and never take payment for placement. How we rank tools

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