OpenRouter: model lineup and pricing overview
OpenRouter model lineup with prices, context windows and average benchmark scores. Unified API for routing across model providers.
What the data shows
OpenRouter has 14 models in the index. The average input price is $7.07 and the average output price is $32.01 per million tokens.
The strongest model by average score is fusion-max. The cheapest by input price is Auto Nano.
How to read the lineup
- Start with the best model for quality-sensitive work.
- Use the cheapest model for high-volume tasks.
- Check open-weight availability if self-hosting matters.
- Keep a second provider for fallback.
OpenRouter models
| # | Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Avg score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fusion Max | $9.14 | $43.52 | 65,536 | 72.5 |
| 2 | Fusion Pro | $8.69 | $46.67 | 65,536 | 72.2 |
| 3 | Fusion Reasoning | $8.59 | $32.34 | 65,536 | 72.2 |
| 4 | Fusion Turbo | $8.55 | $40.27 | 8,192 | 71.7 |
| 5 | Auto Reasoning | $8.39 | $36.43 | 65,536 | 71.5 |
| 6 | Auto Max | $8.41 | $40.47 | 8,192 | 71.2 |
| 7 | Auto Pro | $8.41 | $45.80 | 8,192 | 71.2 |
| 8 | Fusion | $8.41 | $30.46 | 16,384 | 71.1 |
| 9 | Auto Turbo | $7.96 | $33.26 | 65,536 | 70.9 |
| 10 | Auto | $7.53 | $29.19 | 32,768 | 70.2 |
| 11 | Fusion Mini | $4.89 | $22.97 | 4,096 | 63.3 |
| 12 | Auto Mini | $4.24 | $18.05 | 4,096 | 61.6 |
| 13 | Auto Nano | $2.83 | $14.41 | 4,096 | 57.1 |
| 14 | Fusion Nano | $2.96 | $14.36 | 8,192 | 56.8 |
Methodology
This story uses the AI & LLM Index dataset: 600 models, 40 providers and 12 benchmarks. Prices are listed per million tokens. Scores are modelled estimates on a 0–100 scale and are not official benchmark results. Figures are rounded for readability.
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FAQ
What does the OpenRouter: model lineup and pricing overview data show?
OpenRouter model lineup with prices, context windows and average benchmark scores. Unified API for routing across model providers.
Are the numbers official?
No. Prices and scores are compiled for this demo index. Benchmark values are modelled estimates, not official results. Verify figures with the provider or benchmark owner before making decisions.
How should I use this ranking?
Use it to form a shortlist. Check the specific model pages, compare price and context, and test the shortlist on your own examples before committing.