Pricing

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Feature	Free
Platform Fees	N/A
Models Explore all models →	25+ free models
Providers Explore all models →	4 free providers
Chat and API Access Try chat now →
Activity Logs & Export
Auto-routing, preferred vendor selections Learn more →
Budgets & Spend Controls
Prompt Caching Learn more →
Management API key Learn more →
Admin Controls Enterprise features →
Data Policy-Based Routing Model & provider policies
Managed Policy Enforcement
SSO/SAML
Contractual SLAs
Payment options
BYOK Limits Learn more →
Rate limits	50 reqs/day
Token Pricing	Free models only
Support	Community Support

	Free	Pay-as-you-go	Enterprise
Platform Fees	N/A	5.5%	Fee discounts available
Models Explore all models →	25+ free models	400+ models	400+ models
Providers Explore all models →	4 free providers	60+ providers	60+ providers
Chat and API Access Try chat now →
Activity Logs & Export
Auto-routing, preferred vendor selections Learn more →
Budgets & Spend Controls
Prompt Caching Learn more →
Management API key Learn more →
Admin Controls Enterprise features →
Data Policy-Based Routing Model & provider policies
Managed Policy Enforcement
SSO/SAML
Contractual SLAs
Payment options		Credit card, crypto & more	Invoicing options
BYOK Limits Learn more →		1M free reqs/month, 5% fee after	5M free reqs/month; custom pricing
Rate limits	50 reqs/day	High global limits	Optional dedicated limits
Token Pricing	Free models only	No minimum spend. Prices based on models	Volume commitments. Prices based on models
Support	Community Support	Email Support	Support SLA with Shared Slack Channel
	Get Started For Free	Buy Credits	Contact Sales

Frequently Asked Questions

Billing and Pricing

How are tokens billed?

Input and output tokens are billed per model at posted rates.

Do you mark up provider pricing?

We do not mark up provider pricing. Pricing shown in the model catalog is what you pay which is exactly what you will see on provider's websites.

How is billing structured for BYOK, Pay-As-You-Go vs Enterprise?

Pay-as-you-go: You buy credits and use them as you wish. You can automatically top-up your account or do it manually. You can see the activity in your settings > API Keys

Enterprise: Pricing is based on volume, prepayment credits, annual commits, and many other factors.

Are failed or fallback attempts billed?

No. When routing/fallback is enabled, you're billed only for the successful model run.

Do you offer volume discounts or annual plans?

We offer discounted OpenRouter fees in our enterprise plan. We do not discount inference.

Are streaming responses billed differently?

No. Pricing is per token regardless of streaming. You pay only for successful runs when routing/fallback is enabled.

What payment methods do you accept?

Pay-as-you-go accepts credit/debit cards, crypto, and bank transfers. Enterprise supports invoicing and POs. Contact Sales for procurement options.

Are taxes (VAT/GST) included in prices?

Prices are exclusive of applicable taxes. Where required, VAT/GST may be added on invoices.

Is there a minimum spend or lock-in on Pay-as-you-go?

No. Pay-as-you-go has no minimums and no lock-in. You pay only for what you use.

Usage and Rate Limits

Do you enforce rate limits?

For free plan - Yes. Not for Pay-as-you-go or Enterprise plans.

Yes. Different plans have different limits.

Free users have a limit of 50 requests per day and 20 requests per minute (rpm)
For pay-as-you-go users with at least $10 in credits:
- No limits on paid models
- 1000 request limit on free models with 20 RPM

Free-tier usage of popular models can be subject to rate limiting by the provider, especially during peak times. Failed attempts still count toward your daily quota.

Can I separate environments (dev/staging/production)?

Yes. Create separate API keys per environment with their own caps, alerts, and activity logs.

Do you enforce platform rate limits?

No, there are no platform-level rate limits for Pay-as-you-go or Enterprise users. Free users have rate limits.

Routing and Latency

Can I make sure to send API requests in specific regions?

Yes. Regional routing is available on Enterprise and Pay-as-you-go plans.

Does routing affect latency?

Routing improves reliability; latency may vary by model/provider/region. If you need consistent latency, pin a specific model and region.

What happens if a model is deprecated or pricing changes?

If a model is deprecated, you will receive a 404 when you request it, with an error message like "no endpoints for this model found."

If the pricing changes, we will continue to route to the model and it will serve your requests. But, you will be charged at the new rate and your credits will deduct accordingly. This will be reflected in your billing.

Can I pin specific model versions?

Yes. Choose an explicit model ID/version to avoid unexpected changes. You can also switch models without changing your integration.

Privacy and Security

Do you train on customer data?

No. We do not train on your data. Provider-side retention can be disabled at the account level or per API call.

Do you support SSO?

Yes. SSO (SAML) is available on Enterprise plans; contact us to enable it on your account.

Models and Features

How do I migrate from OpenAI/Anthropic?

Our API is OpenAI-compatible. Update the base URL and model names; see Quickstart.

Do you support function calling/tools?

If the underlying model supports tools/function calling, you can use it through the same API. See the API reference for examples.

Reliability and Uptime

What happens if a provider is down or a model errors?

Routing/fallback can automatically try alternative models. You're billed only for the successful runs. Every request has Zero Completion Insurance.

Where can I check uptime and incidents?

Visit the status page for real-time uptime and incident history.

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