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OpenRouter

OpenRouter

OpenRouter is a unified API and marketplace for 500+ AI models from 80+ providers.

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New York, NY, US
Founded
2023
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OpenRouter provides a single OpenAI-compatible API that routes requests to hundreds of AI models from dozens of providers, including text, image, video, and audio generation. Developers buy credits once and use any model, with provider pricing passed through and a platform fee on credit purchases.

The platform adds routing, uptime optimization, data policies, guardrails, workspaces, and observability on top of raw model access. It reports 200T+ monthly tokens and 10M+ global users, and serves as the exclusive launch partner for major model releases.

OpenRouter - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A
  • Stripe

    Acquired OpenRouter • $8B • Aug 19, 2026

OpenRouter - Products & Services

  • OpenRouter — Unified LLM API Gateway logo

    OpenRouter — Unified LLM API Gateway

    A unified OpenAI-compatible API and gateway for accessing hundreds of LLMs from many providers.

    Competing Products

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OpenRouter - Quick Facts

Who are OpenRouter's competitors?

Companies similar to OpenRouter include Sakana AI, Experiential Labs, Tracer and Conifer.

When was OpenRouter founded?

OpenRouter was founded in 2023.

Where is OpenRouter's headquarters located?

OpenRouter's headquarters is located in New York, NY, US.

When was OpenRouter's last funding round?

OpenRouter's most recent funding round was for $8B (USD) in August 2026.

How much has OpenRouter raised to-date?

As of Aug 19, 2026, OpenRouter has raised a total of $8.2B (USD).

How many employees does OpenRouter have?

OpenRouter has 50 employees as of May 26, 2026.

OpenRouter - Classification

Industry
  • AI Infrastructure
Ownership
  • Venture-backed private company
Technology
  • LLM
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • AI Platform
Revenue
  • Usage-based
Customer
  • Developer
Tags
  • Artificial Intelligence