OpenRouter Pricing & Cost Management FAQs

Question 1

Are there free models available on OpenRouter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, OpenRouter offers free models like Gemma 2 9B for testing and prototyping. These are accessible using the ':free' variant and have daily limits based on your credit status.

Question 2

How does OpenRouter charge for tokens?

Accepted Answer

OpenRouter charges per token with separate rates for input (prompt) and output (completion). You can calculate costs by multiplying your token usage by the model's specific rates, which are typically listed per million tokens.

Question 3

What is the :floor variant in OpenRouter?

Accepted Answer

The :floor suffix appended to a model ID (e.g., 'claude-3-sonnet:floor') automatically routes your request to the cheapest available provider for that specific model.

Question 4

Does OpenRouter charge a processing fee for credits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, OpenRouter applies a 5.5% processing fee (with a $0.80 minimum) when purchasing prepaid credits to cover transaction costs.

Question 5

How do I check my remaining OpenRouter balance via this skill?

Accepted Answer

The skill provides commands to query the OpenRouter auth/key API endpoint, which returns your total usage, current limit, and remaining credits in real-time.

OpenRouter Pricing & Cost Management

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