OpenRouter provides unified access to 100+ models from every major provider through a single API. Combined with Pixeltable, you can build flexible AI applications that leverage the best model for each task.
OpenRouter: The Universal LLM Gateway#
OpenRouter is a unified API that gives you access to models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Mistral, Google, and dozens of other providers. Instead of managing multiple API keys and SDKs, you use one interface.
When combined with Pixeltable's declarative infrastructure, you get maximum flexibility with enterprise-grade orchestration.
Why OpenRouter?#
- 100+ Models: Access every major LLM through one API
- Single API Key: No need to manage multiple accounts
- Fallback Routing: Automatic failover to backup providers
- Competitive Pricing: Often cheaper than direct access
Getting Started#
bash
Basic Usage#
python
Comparing Models Across Providers#
python
Popular Models via OpenRouter#
| Provider | Model | OpenRouter ID |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | Claude 3.5 Sonnet | anthropic/claude-sonnet-4 |
| OpenAI | GPT-4o | openai/gpt-4o |
| Meta | Llama 3.3 70B | meta-llama/llama-3.3-70b-instruct |
| Mistral | Mistral Small | mistralai/mistral-small |
| Gemini Pro | google/gemini-pro |
OpenRouter vs Direct APIs#
| Consideration | OpenRouter | Direct APIs |
|---|---|---|
| API Keys | One key for all | Multiple accounts |
| Model Switching | Change one parameter | Different SDKs |
| Fallback Routing | Built-in | Build yourself |
