Tag: openrouter

3 articles

· openrouter / llm

OpenRouter vs direct API — when the gateway pays off

OpenRouter wins for multi-model projects and automatic failover. Direct API wins at high volume or for compliance-critical workloads. Here is how to decide.

· llm-tools / openrouter

Best LLM Router in 2026: OpenRouter, LiteLLM, and Portkey

LiteLLM is the best self-hosted router at 8ms P95 and zero per-request cost. OpenRouter wins for instant multi-model access. Here is which one fits your stack.

· llm / cost-optimization

LLM cost routing: when Haiku beats Opus and when it does not

Routing 1M classification tokens from Opus 4.7 to Haiku 4.5 saves $6.00 — 80% reduction. Here is the task taxonomy, the latency case, and the tools to implement it.