OpenRouter

10/10Traction

OpenRouter provides a single API that connects developers to over 300 AI models from more than 60 providers, simplifying model selection and integration. It optimizes cost and latency by routing requests through edge infrastructure and offers fallback routing for higher availability. The platform also includes granular data policies to control where prompts are sent, ensuring compliance and privacy.

East New York, United States · HQ

Founded 2023185K+ followers

Artificial Intelligence
Developer Tools
Software Only

Updated 3 months ago

Funding

Raised to date

$173.1MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.

across 3 rounds

DVMVN+2

$113M · Series B

Announced May 2026 · from article date

Disclosed cumulative: $173.1M

3/3

RoundDateAmountValuationInvestors

Founders

2 founders

Alex Atallah

New York, United States

Co-founder & CEO

Profile summary: BS in Computer Science at Stanford University

Louis Vichy

United States

Co-founder

Profile summary: BS in Game and Interactive Media Design at Rochester Institute of Technology

Product

Problem

Selecting the optimal large language model (LLM) for a specific task requires navigating a fragmented landscape of numerous models with varying capabilities and pricing structures. Developers face the complexity of integrating with multiple APIs and managing diverse model requirements.

Solution

OpenRouter offers a unified API to access and compare over 180 LLMs, streamlining the process of model selection and integration. The platform allows users to evaluate different models for applications such as programming, marketing, and translation through a single interface. By abstracting away the complexities of individual model APIs, OpenRouter simplifies experimentation and deployment, enabling developers to optimize for performance and cost. The service supports a wide range of categories, including roleplay, technology, science, and finance, providing a versatile solution for diverse AI needs.

Target Audience

The primary users are developers and businesses seeking to integrate LLMs into their applications and workflows.

Features

Unified API for accessing 180+ LLMs from various providers
Support for diverse applications, including programming, marketing, and translation
Streamlined model comparison for performance and cost optimization
Trending models list, categorized by use case