OpenRouter Explained: The Secret $7.5 Billion Deal Quietly Powering Countless AI Apps

Abstract blue network of lines and dots, representing OpenRouter routing AI requests across 400+ models

If you’ve ever used an AI tool that let you pick “auto” for which model handles your request, or switched between GPT, Claude, and Gemini inside the same app without creating three separate accounts, there’s a decent chance a company called OpenRouter was quietly doing the work behind the scenes. On August 19, 2026, Stripe … Read more