Engineering teams wanting lower model bills through one endpoint; routing is free through 2026, which is the obvious hook.

Kenning's take

What it does

Router.com, built by Ramp, gives developers one API key and endpoint for closed and open-source AI models, with automatic fallbacks and request-level logs. It cuts costs by sending requests to cheaper flex tiers when they are as fast, testing candidate models on a sample of live traffic, and routing by benchmarks the team chooses. Ramp says routing is free through 2026 and new accounts get $26 in model credits.

• One endpoint for many closed and open models
• Automatic fallbacks when providers hit limits
• Flex-tier routing for lower prices
• Shadow testing of new models on live traffic
• Benchmark-weighted routing
• US-hosted providers with zero data retention options

Who it suits. Engineering teams running AI features who want lower model bills without manual model switching.

Key facts

Category

Developer tools

Made by

Ramp

Based in

United States

Released

19 August 2026

How to get it

get an API key at router.com, or install the CLI

Works on

API, CLI

Free plan

free routing through 2026 plus $26 in model credits

API price

pay per model used; Router itself free through 2026

FAQ

Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.