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OpenRouter pricing, free tier and how to use it

OpenRouterAI model aggregator — OpenRouter

Free-tier friendliness
5/5
  • ✓ Free Version Available or Has Free Version or Free Version
  • ✓ 額度每天恢復
  • ✓ 免費版可商用
  • ✓ No watermark on free plan
  • ✓ 免費額度有公布具體數字

這個分數由站上查核過的欄位算出來,不是主觀評論。價格最後確認 2026-08-22

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2026-08-22 本機Claude Browser兩次獨立訪問openrouter.ai/pricing複查:免費層(25+免費模型/4免費供應商/每日50次請求)、5.5%平台費、BYOK額度皆無變動;模型/供應商規模數字更新為500+模型/80+供應商(先前記錄為400+/70+,官網規模持續成長)
2026-08-14 Cross-checked in parallel by local Claude subagents (read directly from the openrouter.ai official site, still pay-as-you-go)
2026-08-09 Correction: The US$25,000/US$200,000 fee-free quota belongs to the BYOK Limits (Bring Your Own Key) column, not general usage. Pay-as-you-go has a US$25,000 BYOK quota. Source: https://openrouter.ai/pricing
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2026-08-07 22:05 2026-08-07 22:05 瀏覽器親查 openrouter.ai/pricing:Free(25+ 免費模型、4 家免費供應商、50 reqs/day)、Pay-as-you-go(平台費 5.5%,無最低消費,依模型計價)、Enterprise(可議、BYOK 每月 US$25,000 list price 內免手續費)。與存檔一致,僅更新查核日期。來源=https://openrouter.ai/pricing
2026-08-07 21:49:33 2026-08-07 21:49 Checked failed: Machine did not detect a specific price style. Source=https://openrouter.ai/pricing
2026-08-06 12:12:37 2026-08-06 12:12 Checked failed: Machine did not detect a specific price style. Source=https://openrouter.ai/pricing
2026-08-05 22:36:22 2026-08-05 22:36 Checked: OpenRouter provides three pricing plans: Free, Pay-as-you-go, and Enterprise. The Free plan includes 25+ free models, 4 free providers, and a limit of 50 requests. The Pay-as-you-go plan includes 400+ models, 70+ providers, and a 5.5% platform fee. The Enterprise plan includes 400+ models, 70+ providers, and negotiable platform fee discounts. Compared to the previous check, prices and plans remain unchanged. Source: https://openrouter.ai
2026-08-03 03:43:21 The official pricing page was successfully read directly through the r.jina.ai agent, and the prices remain unchanged. Source: https://openrouter.ai/pricing
2026-08-03 03:34:37 (官網 openrouter.ai/pricing 經r.jina.ai代理直讀) Free(25+模型/4供應商/50reqs/day)、Pay-as-you-go(5.5%手續費/400+模型/70+供應商)、Enterprise(US$200K BYOK免手續費)皆無變動,無新促銷。
2026-07-31 Initial registration. (Official website openrouter.ai/pricing) Free tier = 25+ free models / 4 free providers / 50 requests per day; Paid = prepaid with 5.5% platform fee, no minimum consumption, 400+ models, 70+ providers; Enterprise negotiable discount, under US$200,000 per month no handling fee, over collect 5%.

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Has a free plan

What Is This

An account connects to 400+ models, with automatic price comparison routing and fault tolerance.

Free Version Limitations

More than 25 free models, 4 free providers, daily limit of 50 requests, community support (Checked on openrouter.ai/pricing as of 2026-07-31)

Available Models And Quantity

ModelFree quotaCalculate Time WindowDescription
25+ 個免費模型(各供應商提供)50 requests DailyResets dailyThe list of free models is subject to change based on the supplier's policy, and the actual number of available models is determined by the official website at the time.

Free Usage Limit

FeaturesFree quotaDescription
Number of free models25+ itemsFrom 4 free providers
Daily request limit50 timesThis is the main limitation of the free tier
Paid model accessNoRequires pre-paid points
Auto Price Comparison RouteAvailableWhen the same model is available from multiple suppliers, it will automatically choose the cheaper or available one.
Customer supportCommunity only
Quota Resets AtResets daily
Terms Of UseRegistration is required
Free Version For Commercial UseYes
Common Pitfalls

The free tier is most easily misunderstood as having "25+ free models", which sounds like a lot, but they all share a quota of 50 requests per day, which can be used up quickly with just a little testing. If you actually want to use it for work, you still need to pay for more.

Sources: OpenRouter official pricing page (last checked on 2026-07-31)

Pricing Plan Differences

Pay-as-you-go
Best for: 想同時用 GPT/Claude/Gemini/開源模型,又不想開一堆月費訂閱的人
官方報價(洽詢)

無月費、無最低消費。儲值點數時收 5.5% 平台手續費,模型本身依各供應商原價計費;可用 500+ 模型、80+ 供應商(2026-08-22更新:規模較先前記錄成長)。支援信用卡與加密貨幣(2026-07-31 直讀官網 openrouter.ai/pricing)。BYOK(自帶金鑰)額度:每月 US$25,000 list price 推論以內免手續費,超過部分收 5%

Which Model400+ models, 70+ providers, switchable at will
Usage QuotaBased on the prepaid points, deductions are made according to usage, with no monthly fee and no minimum consumption.
Max Reading TimeDepends on the selected model
This Plan Includes
  • 400+ models in a single API
  • Automatic price comparison routing (choosing the cheapest or fastest provider)
  • Supplier outage automatic rerouting
  • Usage analysis
  • Credit card and cryptocurrency payment
Not Included
  • Platform fee discount
  • Dedicated rate limit
  • SLA and Dedicated Support
What Sets Us Apart

The biggest difference from a subscription model is **no monthly fee**. If you only use high-end models occasionally in a month, pay-per-use is usually more cost-effective than paying a US$20 monthly fee; however, note that a 5.5% platform fee will be added when topping up.

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Enterprise
Best for: 團隊或公司,用量大到需要議價與服務保證
官方報價(洽詢)

Negotiable platform fee discounts, dedicated rate limits, SLA, and shared Slack channel; BYOK (bring your own key) quota: within US$200,000 list price per month for inference, no handling fee, 5% charge for excess (this is for BYOK Limits, not general usage) (Checked on 2026-07-31 from official website openrouter.ai/pricing)

Which ModelSame as Pay-as-you-go, and also customizable configuration available
Usage QuotaMonthly list price up to US$200,000 is exempt from handling fees, with a 5% charge on the excess amount.
Max Reading TimeDepends on the selected model
This Plan Includes
  • Platform fee discounts are negotiable
  • Dedicated rate limit
  • SLA Service Guarantee
  • Shared Slack support channel
What Sets Us Apart

It's only cost-effective for large-scale usage. For individuals and small teams, Pay-as-you-go is sufficient.

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Plan details verified from: OpenRouter official pricing page (last checked on 2026-07-31)

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Using Information

DeveloperOpenRouter
CategoryChatbots Coding
PlatformWeb
Chinese SupportPartial support
Official LinkVisit OpenRouter's official site →

Notes

Model aggregator: does not develop models itself, but aggregates 400+ models under one API/account, allowing for automatic selection of the cheapest or fastest provider, and automatic switching to other providers if a single provider goes down. The reason for the partial zh_support label is: the platform interface is primarily in English, but can directly call Chinese-ability-strong models; the interface localization degree requires manual verification. Whether the daily limit of 50 times for the free quota includes all free models also requires verification.

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