How to get your OpenRouter API key (3 steps)

Merge's platform facilitates the efficient routing of AI model requests through OpenRouter, a single API that supports hundreds of models, allowing developers to cut costs, improve performance, and avoid vendor lock-in. To utilize OpenRouter, users must generate an API key, which is free to create but incurs charges during usage based on token consumption and a platform fee. OpenRouter supports models from various providers with different pricing and rate limits, while Merge Gateway offers advanced features such as per-customer routing, enterprise data protection, and SaaS-grade cost attribution. Merge also functions as an integration platform for managing customer integrations, extending beyond a unified API product.

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