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✦ LLM APIs
Model providers and routers to power your app.
#1
OpenAI API
Best for: General-purpose models + tooling
Broad model lineup and the most mature ecosystem.
Visit site ↗Pay per token — see site
#2
Anthropic API
Best for: Coding and agentic workloads
Claude models are a top choice for code and tool use.
Visit site ↗Pay per token, e.g. Sonnet 5.5 $2 in / $10 out per MTok
#3
OpenRouter
Best for: One key, many models
Unified API across providers; easy model switching and fallbacks.
Visit site ↗Pay-as-you-go at provider list price + 5.5% credit-purchase fee; free models
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