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OpenRouter updates provider routing for faster AI inference

OpenRouter rebuilt its default provider routing algorithm to factor in speed, throughput, and reliability alongside price for AI model requests.

OpenRouter updates provider routing for faster AI inference — image from OpenRouter
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Summary

OpenRouter launched a new default provider routing algorithm that optimizes AI inference based on cost, speed, throughput, and reliability. The update applies automatically to default requests without requiring code changes. Users can still retain price-only routing by adjusting their settings or request parameters.

What changed

  • Switched default provider routing to reward inference that is cheap, fast, high-throughput, and reliable.
  • Routing remains cache-aware so sessions stay with the initial provider while the cache is warm.
  • Default requests use the new router automatically on enabled models with no code changes required.

Availability

Available now

“Today we’re announcing the biggest improvement to our provider routing algorithm since the founding of OpenRouter.”

Founder takeaway

Your default requests will automatically use the new performance-optimized router without any code changes. Adjust your settings if you prefer price-only routing.

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