What is an AI model router and LLM router?

An AI model router (also called LLM router) automatically directs each AI API request to the most cost-effective model. ClawRouters is the best LLM routing solution — simple tasks go to cheap models like Gemini Flash ($0.30/M tokens), while complex reasoning uses Claude Opus ($75/M tokens). This AI API router reduces costs by up to 100x.

How much can I save with ClawRouters?

Most users save 60-90% on their LLM API costs. Since approximately 80% of typical AI agent calls don't require premium models, ClawRouters routes those to models that are 60-250x cheaper. For example, simple Q&A routed to Gemini Flash costs $0.30/M tokens vs Claude Opus at $75/M — a 250x reduction.

Which AI models does ClawRouters multi model AI API support?

ClawRouters is a multi model AI API supporting 50+ models including GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini, Claude Opus, Claude Sonnet, Claude Haiku, Gemini Pro, Gemini Flash, Llama 3.3, DeepSeek, and Mistral. All accessible through a single OpenAI-compatible AI API router endpoint with LLM load balancing.

Is my data secure with ClawRouters?

Yes. ClawRouters acts as a routing proxy — we analyze the task type to select the optimal model but do not store your prompts or responses. All requests are forwarded directly to the model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) over encrypted connections. With the BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) plan, your API keys are used directly.

How does smart routing work?

ClawRouters analyzes each incoming request in under 10ms to classify the task type (coding, translation, Q&A, complex reasoning, etc.). Based on this classification and your chosen routing strategy (cheapest, best quality, or balanced), it selects the optimal model. The routing decision adds less than 50ms of latency to your request.

💸 Claude Opus: $75/M tokens — Gemini Flash: $0.30/M. That's 250x.

The Best AI Model Router
& LLM Router.

Your AI agent makes hundreds of API calls a day. Most don't need Opus. ClawRouters is a smart AI API router that routes each call to the cheapest AI API — Gemini Flash for Q&A, Haiku for formatting, GPT-4o-mini for translation. Multi model AI API, up to 100x cheaper.

Stop Overpaying →See How It Works

request.py

# Point your AI agent at ClawRouters. That's it.
client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://www.clawrouters.com/api/v1",
    api_key="cr_your_key_here"
)

# Smart routing: best model for each task, automatically
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="auto",  # ← picks the optimal model
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing"}]
)
# → Routed to best quality/cost model. High quality, low cost.

Built for the AI Agent Era

Your OpenClaw Bot Doesn't Need Opus for Everything.

Here's what your agent actually does in a typical session:

📝 Simple Q&A / translation → Gemini Flash handles this perfectly. $0.30/M tokens

💻 Code completion / formatting → GPT-4o-mini or Haiku nail it. Pennies per call

🏗️ Complex reasoning / architecture → Now you use Opus. $75/M tokens — worth it here

ClawRouters makes this decision for every call, automatically. Your OpenClaw agent, Cursor, Windsurf — they all get the right model for each task. No code changes.

🤖 OpenClaw Compatible — drop-in API replacement

$75

Opus output per 1M tokens

$0.30

Flash output per 1M tokens

80%

Of your calls don't need Opus

250x

Price difference you're wasting

How the LLM Router Works

Best LLM Routing in 2 Minutes. No Code Changes.

No complex setup. No model research. Point your AI agent at our AI API router and let the LLM load balancer handle the rest.

Change Your Base URL

Use our OpenAI-compatible API with your single ClawRouters key. Works with any SDK or agent that supports OpenAI format.

Task Analysis

Our engine classifies your request — coding, creative writing, analysis, translation — in under 10ms. Like an LLM token cost calculator, but automatic.

Right Model, Every Time

Simple Q&A → Gemini Flash. Code formatting → Haiku. Complex architecture → Opus. Each call gets the cheapest model that delivers quality results.

Same Quality, 100x Cheaper

Your agent's output quality stays the same. But you stop paying Opus prices for tasks that Flash can handle. The savings are massive.

AI Model Router Features

LLM Router Features That Make Your Agent Better

Every feature of our AI API router is designed to help your AI agent deliver higher quality at the cheapest AI API cost. Automatically.

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Smart AI Model Router

Our LLM router analyzes every API call in real-time. Simple Q&A? Flash. Code formatting? Haiku. Complex reasoning? Opus. The best LLM routing engine stops you paying $75/M for tasks that cost $0.30/M.

🤖

Built for AI Agents

Purpose-built AI API router for OpenClaw, coding agents, and AI automation. Your agent gets the cheapest AI API for each task automatically — high quality, low cost.

🔑

Multi Model AI API — 50+ Models

Access GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, Llama, Mistral, DeepSeek and more through a single multi model AI API endpoint. Our LLM load balancer picks the best one for each call.

📊

LLM Token Price Dashboard

Real-time analytics on spending, savings, and AI token price comparison across models. See exactly how much you're saving vs. direct API access.

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LLM Routing Strategies

Choose Cheapest, Best Quality, or Balanced. Set different strategies for different tasks. Fine-tune your AI API router for optimal cost.

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LLM Load Balancer & Failover

Built-in LLM load balancer — if a model or provider goes down, requests automatically reroute to the next best option. Zero downtime.

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Skills Marketplace

Coming soon: Access specialized API tools, MCP servers, and pre-built skills alongside models.

Coming Soon

🔄

Streaming Support

Full SSE streaming support, just like OpenAI. No buffering, no delays — tokens flow as they're generated.

🌍

Global Edge Network

Requests routed through the nearest edge node for minimal latency. Fast and affordable AI everywhere.

The Real Cost of "Just Use Opus"

You're Paying Opus Prices for Flash-Level Tasks

Here's what your agent actually does — and what each task should cost vs. what you're paying with Opus for everything.

Your Agent's Task	You're Paying (Opus)	Should Cost (Smart Routed)	Savings
Simple Q&A / Lookup	Opus — $15/$75 per 1M	Gemini Flash — $0.075/$0.30	~250x cheaper
Code Formatting / Lint	Opus — $15/$75 per 1M	Haiku — $0.25/$1.25	~60x cheaper
Translation	Opus — $15/$75 per 1M	GPT-4o-mini — $0.15/$0.60	~125x cheaper
Summarization	Opus — $15/$75 per 1M	Llama 3.3 70B — $0.18/$0.40	~187x cheaper
Complex Architecture	Opus — $15/$75 per 1M	Opus — $15/$75 (worth it here!)	Right model ✓

Developer Experience

Drop-In Smart Routing. 2 Minutes to Better Results.

If you use OpenAI's SDK, you already know how to use ClawRouters. Works with OpenClaw, Cursor, and any OpenAI-compatible agent.

Python

cURL

Node.js

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://www.clawrouters.com/api/v1",
    api_key="cr_your_key_here"
)

# Auto-route: cheapest model that delivers quality
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="auto",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Write a Python quicksort"}],
    extra_body={"strategy": "cheapest"}  # save money on AI
)

# Or specify a model directly
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="claude-sonnet-4",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Analyze this dataset..."}]
)

curl https://www.clawrouters.com/api/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer cr_your_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "auto",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Explain quantum computing"}],
    "strategy": "cheapest"
  }'

import OpenAI from 'openai';

const client = new OpenAI({
  baseURL: 'https://www.clawrouters.com/api/v1',
  apiKey: 'cr_your_key_here',
});

const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model: 'auto',
  messages: [{ role: 'user', content: 'Build a React component' }],
});

Quick Start

🚀 Get Started in 60 Seconds

Three steps to smart routing. No complex setup required.

Pick a Plan

Choose Starter ($29/mo) or Pro ($99/mo). Get 20M–100M tokens with access to top AI models — no API keys needed.

View Plans →

Get Your API Key

Route!

Replace your OpenAI/Anthropic base URL with ClawRouters. Smart routing picks the best model for each request automatically.

Setup Guide →

Setup Command

curl -fsSL https://www.clawrouters.com/setup.sh | bash -s -- cr_YOUR_KEY_HERE

📖 Full Setup Guide

Pricing

Simple Pricing. Smart Savings.

Pay for what you use. Smart routing saves you money on every single call. No hidden fees.

Free (BYOK)

$0/mo

Bring your own API keys — we handle the routing

All 50+ models available
Smart cost-saving routing
Streaming & fallback chains
60 requests/min

Get Started Free

Basic

$29/mo

We provide the API keys — just build

20M tokens/month included
Cost-effective models (Sonnet, Gemini, DeepSeek & more)
300 requests/min
$5 = 5M token top-up packs
AI cost analytics dashboard

Get Started

Pro

$99/mo

All models including Opus & GPT-4o

10M tokens/month included
All models — Opus, GPT-4o, Gemini Pro & more
600 requests/min
$10 = 2M token top-up packs
Priority support

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& LLM Router.

🏎️ Using Opus for Every Task Is Like Taking a Ferrari to Buy Groceries

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Task Analysis

Right Model, Every Time

Same Quality, 100x Cheaper

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Built for AI Agents

Multi Model AI API — 50+ Models

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Global Edge Network

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🏎️ Using Opus for Every Task Is Like Taking a Ferrari to Buy Groceries

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Task Analysis

Right Model, Every Time

Same Quality, 100x Cheaper

Smart AI Model Router

Built for AI Agents

Multi Model AI API — 50+ Models

LLM Token Price Dashboard

LLM Routing Strategies

LLM Load Balancer & Failover

Skills Marketplace

Streaming Support

Global Edge Network

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