OpenRouter is a router for LLMs and other AI models, designed to provide a unified interface for accessing multiple providers. It aims to offer better pricing and uptime without requiring subscriptions. Key features include:
- Unified API: Access various LLMs through a single API, compatible with the OpenAI SDK.
- Provider Routing: Intelligent routing to optimize for price and performance, with automatic failover to maintain uptime.
- Custom Data Policies: Allows users to define fine-grained data policies to control which models and providers process their data.
- Analytics and Rankings: Provides insights into model usage, performance, and cost.
Use cases include:
- AI Application Development: Simplifies integration of LLMs into applications by providing a consistent API.
- Cost Optimization: Automatically selects the most cost-effective model for a given task.
- High Availability AI Services: Ensures continuous operation by automatically switching to alternative providers during outages.
- Data Privacy Compliance: Enforces data policies to meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive information.
