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OpenRouter

Unified API for 300+ LLMs — one interface, all major models

OpenRouter provides a single API to access 300+ models from 60+ providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. OpenAI SDK compatible. Features automatic fallback for higher availability, edge routing for minimal latency, custom data policies, and per-model pricing. 70T+ monthly tokens processed across 5M+ global users. Used by 250K+ apps including Replit and Kilo Code.

Best for agent capabilities

Useful in agent tasks

Overview

Authapi key
PricingFree tier available · Pay per token
SDKstypescript, python
OpenAPIYes
MCP SupportNo

When to use OpenRouter

OpenRouter is listed for Data, Search workflows. OpenRouter provides a single API to access 300+ models from 60+ providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. OpenAI SDK compatible. Features automatic fallback for higher availability, edge routing for minimal latency, custom data policies, and per-model pricing. 70T+ monthly tokens processed across 5M+ global users. Used by 250K+ apps including Replit and Kilo Code. Consider it when an agent needs this capability through a documented service boundary instead of custom infrastructure maintained inside the application.

In 4agent's task model, the product maps to web search, web extraction, workflow automation. That makes it a candidate for workflows that research the web, manage memory and knowledge, communicate with users, automate business workflows.

Integration checklist

  • Access: confirm the api key authentication flow, credential scope, rotation process, and whether calls can be attributed to a user or service identity.
  • Client support: official or documented clients are listed for typescript, python.
  • Automation: OpenAPI is listed as available, MCP is not currently recorded, and CLI support is not currently recorded. Confirm each requirement in the provider's current documentation.
  • Operations: test rate limits, timeouts, retry safety, error payloads, logs, data retention, and the current free-tier and paid pricing model with production-like volume.

Sources and verification

Use these primary sources to verify current behavior before making an implementation or purchasing decision. Product capabilities, limits, and prices can change after a 4agent listing is reviewed.