Clarification on Using OpenRouter for Early-Stage Platform

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1. Using a personal OpenRouter key for an invite-only MVP:
   You can start with just a credit card and create an API key to get started. "Start with just a credit card. Upgrade when ready." However, for production use, especially if you plan to allow other users to access models through your platform, you should consider organizational or enterprise features for proper key management and compliance. For details, see Enterprise AI Infrastructure.

2. Startup/commercial agreements for early-stage projects:
   Yes, OpenRouter offers enterprise agreements starting at $2,000/month, including "priority support channels," "dedicated engineering contact," and custom agreements. For early-stage or startup discussions, you can contact sales directly: Get in touch
   "An enterprise agreement gives you access to our full suite of support resources. Starts at $2,000/month." Enterprise AI Infrastructure

3. Usage thresholds, limits, or billing rules:

• Billing is based on credits you deposit; there is a 5.5% fee (minimum $0.80) when you purchase credits, but no markup on provider inference pricing.
• "OpenRouter charges a 5.5% ($0.80 minimum) fee when you purchase credits. We pass through the pricing of the underlying model providers without any markup..."
• For rate limits: "You can learn more about how rate limits work for paid accounts in our rate limits documentation."
• You can manage API keys and moni...

...tor usage programmatically for organizational control.

• Full usage history and per-request costs are visible in your dashboard.
  OpenRouter FAQ

Recommendation:
If you are unsure about compliance for your specific use case, or need a custom agreement, it’s best to contact the OpenRouter team directly.

For technical documentation, see the API docs.

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