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Model APIs & routers
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Picks changed this week: none. These picks were first published on 2026-10-15.
Why it wins: One API key for many models, so switching is easy.
Pick something else if you're committed to one provider (Anthropic API, OpenAI API) or need very fast open models (Groq, Together AI).
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Compare at a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Open source | Platform | Best for (our take) | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OpenRouter top | Free models (50 req/day) · pay as you go | No | API | One key, many models | 2026-10-16 |
| Anthropic API | Pay per token | No | API | Claude for coding/agents | 2026-10-16 |
| OpenAI API | Pay per token | No | API | GPT models + ecosystem | 2026-10-16 |
| Groq | Free tier · Developer pay as you go | No | API | Very fast open models | 2026-10-16 |
| Together AI | Pay per token | No | API | Open-model hosting + tuning | 2026-10-16 |
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