OpenRouter vs Together AI
API prices for the 20 models both providers list, side by side. Prices as of October 25, 2026.
OpenRouter is cheaper on 12 of the 17 models we can price on both, Together AI on 1, and 4 cost the same. OpenRouter is 35% cheaper than Together AI on the median shared model.
OpenRouter is an aggregator: it routes requests to models hosted by other providers, so a price there may be another provider's rate passed through.
Each side is its lowest listed price for the model. LLMs are compared on input + output price per 1M tokens; image, video and audio models on their per-unit price. Resolution, tier and variant can change the price. Methodology
At a glance
| OpenRouter | Together AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Aggregator | Serverless |
| Models we track | 206 | 38 |
| Free tier | :free models: 20 requests/min, 50 requests/day (1,000/day after $10 in lifetime credit purchases) | Yes |
| OpenAI-compatible API | ||
| Function calling | — | |
| JSON mode | — | |
| Vision | ||
| Batch API | — | — |
| Fine-tuning | — | |
| SOC 2 | — | — |
| HIPAA | — | — |
| GDPR | — | — |
Prices for models on both
LLM prices are input / output per 1M tokens. The cheaper side is highlighted.
LLMs (17 · OpenRouter cheaper on 12, Together AI on 1)
| Model | OpenRouter | Together AI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V4 Flash DeepSeek | $0.022 / $0.044 | $0.140 / $0.280 0731 | OpenRouter −84% |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro DeepSeek | $0.132 / $0.396 0813 | $1.32 / $3.96 0813 | OpenRouter −90% |
| GLM 5.2 Z.ai | $0.189 / $0.594 | $1.40 / $4.40 | OpenRouter −87% |
| GLM 5.3 Z.ai | $0.079 / $1.40 | $1.40 / $4.40 | OpenRouter −75% |
| GLM 5.3 Flash Z.ai | $0.051 / $0.070 | $0.150 / $0.500 | OpenRouter −81% |
| GPT OSS 120B OpenAI | $0.030 / $0.150 | $0.150 / $0.600 | OpenRouter −76% |
| Inkling Thinking Machines | $1.00 / $4.05 | $1.00 / $4.05 | Same |
| Kimi K3 Moonshot AI | $0.192 / $7.70 | $3.00 / $15.00 | OpenRouter −56% |
| Llama 3.3 70B Meta | $0.100 / $0.320 | $1.04 / $1.04 | OpenRouter −80% |
| MiniMax M3 MiniMax | $0.224 / $0.880 | $0.300 / $1.20 | OpenRouter −26% |
| Muse Glimmer 30B Meta | $0.300 / $1.20 | $0.350 / $1.50 | OpenRouter −19% |
| Qwen 3 8B Alibaba | $0.117 / $0.455 | $0.170 / $0.250 | Together AI −27% |
| Qwen 3.6 Plus Alibaba | $0.325 / $1.95 | $0.500 / $3.00 | OpenRouter −35% |
| Qwen3.7 Max Alibaba | $1.48 / $4.42 | $1.50 / $4.50 | OpenRouter −2% |
| Qwen3.7 Plus Alibaba | $0.320 / $1.28 | $0.320 / $1.28 | Same |
| Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B Alibaba | $2.00 / $6.00 | $2.00 / $6.00 | Same |
| Qwen3.8 Flash Alibaba | $0.150 / $0.470 | $0.150 / $0.470 | Same |
Image generation (3)
| Model | OpenRouter | Together AI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Pro Image Google | Priced differently, see model page | ||
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Google | Priced differently, see model page | ||
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image Google | Priced differently, see model page | ||
Only on OpenRouter (186)
OpenRouter vs Together AI FAQ
Is OpenRouter cheaper than Together AI?
Usually yes. OpenRouter is cheaper on 12 of the 17 models we can price on both, Together AI on 1, and 4 cost the same. OpenRouter is 35% cheaper than Together AI on the median shared model.
Which has more models, OpenRouter or Together AI?
We track 206 models on OpenRouter and 38 on Together AI. 20 are on both, 186 only on OpenRouter and 18 only on Together AI.
Do OpenRouter and Together AI have a free tier?
OpenRouter: yes (:free models: 20 requests/min, 50 requests/day (1,000/day after $10 in lifetime credit purchases)). Together AI: yes.
Which models do both OpenRouter and Together AI offer?
20 models, including DeepSeek V4 Flash, DeepSeek V4 Pro, GLM 5.2, GLM 5.3, GLM 5.3 Flash, GPT OSS 120B and more. The full list with both prices is in the table above.