OpenRouter
OpenRouter API / model access Free way to startOne API key for hundreds of models, passed through at provider prices. Free models exist (rate-limited). Pairs well with Cline, aider, or OpenCode.
Capabilities
| Read local project | Not supported API layer — plug it into a coding tool that reads projects. |
|---|---|
| Edit files | Not supported Not applicable by itself. |
| Run commands | Not supported Not applicable by itself. |
| Image input | Conditional Depends on the model you route to. |
| Long autonomous tasks | Not supported Not applicable by itself. |
Working experience
Editorial assessment based on official documentation and publicly known behavior — not a field-test score. Sources and check date on this page.
🧪 ResetDog field notes
No completed field test for this tool yet. The capability descriptions on this page come from official documentation.
🎯 Good for
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🧭 How you use it
API / bring-your-own-key
Works on: web
💰 Cost & quota
Pay-as-you-go · Free tier
🆓 Free / trial access
Many $0 models: 50 requests/day free, raised to 1,000/day once you have purchased at least 10 credits.
🏷️ Pricing notes
No subscription; per-token, no markup on model prices. A 5.5% fee (min $0.80) applies when buying credits; credits may expire after one year. BYOK (your own provider keys) is free up to $25k/month of list-price usage.
🚀 Setup
Create an account, buy credits (or use free models), create an API key, and paste it into a BYOK tool like Cline.
⚠️ Main limitations
- Credit purchase fee and 1-year credit expiry.
- Free models are rate-limited and can be busy.
🔒 Privacy & data
Prompts route to the underlying provider you select; see OpenRouter privacy policy and per-provider policies. Official privacy policy ↗
📚 Sources
🧾 What is official vs ours
Facts like pricing, plans, and capability limits come from the official pages linked below, checked on the date shown. Summaries and task-fit notes are written by ResetDog. Anything marked “conditional” or “unknown” was not fully confirmed — treat it as unverified.