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Redeem your promotional code and get access to a flexible way to build with hundreds of AI models through one API.
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About OpenRouter
OpenRouter is a battle-tested AI model exchange with 400+ models from 60+ providers, processing 25+ trillion tokens weekly. Instead of hand-rolling routing logic and juggling provider keys, route through OpenRouter once and let Auto Router pick the best execution path, with automatic failover when providers degrade.
With a single API key, you can access models from free open-source options to the latest frontier models, prototype quickly, swap models in one line of code, and choose the right tool without managing multiple provider accounts.
Whether you are building an AI agent, a RAG pipeline, or a coding assistant, OpenRouter helps you focus on creating value instead of managing infrastructure. Explore the model catalogue.
Resources
- Quickstart guideGet started with API calls and SDK examples.
- SDK documentationBuild with the OpenRouter SDK.
- API reference overviewReview the full request and response schema.
- Models directoryExplore available models and pricing.
- Authentication documentationLearn how to obtain and scope API keys.
- Frequently asked questionsFind answers about billing, limits, and fallbacks.
Frequently asked questions
A few details about using your promotional credits.
OpenRouter credits can be used for eligible model requests through the OpenRouter API. Explore the models directory to compare available models.
After redeeming, view your balance and credit history on the credits settings page.