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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pay-as-you-go at provider list price + 5.5% credit-purchase fee; free models
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