OpenRouter
One API, multiple providers
Official site consultedAI and speech (global tools)
Last verified: 1 October 2026
OpenRouter gives access to hundreds of AI models through a single API endpoint, with automatic fallback and cost optimization. It offers an HTTP API, SDKs (TypeScript and Python) and an Agent SDK, and stays compatible with the OpenAI SDK. The catalog is browsable at openrouter.ai/models.
Services
- Single API for hundreds of models
- Automatic fallback between providers
- Streaming and model aliases
- MCP server for coding assistants
Access requirements
Sign up at openrouter.ai to obtain API keys; the FAQ covers free models and rate limits.
Sources
- OpenRouter (new tab), verified on 1 October 2026Official site consulted