Activeverified July 17, 2026
OpenRouter free tier
OpenRouter provides one API for models from multiple providers. Free models are limited to 50 requests per day and 20 requests per minute on the free plan.
50 requests/dayAlways freeUsage-based
Free-tier allowances
See the official evidence source for current free-tier details.
Requirements and restrictions
Restrictions
- The free-model allowance is 50 requests per day and 20 requests per minute; choose a model marked free.
Provider snapshot
Also serves: Developer tools, RAG platforms
Developer experience
The unified API supports multiple models. Free-model rate limits are separate from paid and bring-your-own-key pricing.
Features
- 50 free-model requests per day
- Unified LLM API
- Model routing
- Bring-your-own-key support
Core products
Official links and evidence
- OpenRouter official pricing page — pricing, accessed 2026-09-13Official source reviewed for the recorded free-tier claim.
- OpenRouter official website page — website, accessed 2026-07-17Official provider destination recorded during verification.