OpenRouter ai keys: Pay-Per-Token Pricing
You get raw uncensored output for $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.50 per million output tokens. Prepaid crypto credit ensures your spend stays predictable without hidden subscription fees.
No subscriptions. Prepaid balance never expires.
Usage estimator
Sample usage
Code generation with long context windows
A 50,000 token prompt generates 500 tokens of code. Input cost: 0.05 * 0.15 = $0.0075. Output cost: 0.5 * 0.50 = $0.25. Total: $0.2575.
High-volume summarization
Processing 1,000,000 input tokens yields 10,000 output tokens. Input cost: 1.0 * 0.15 = $0.15. Output cost: 0.01 * 0.50 = $0.005. Total: $0.155.
Short interactive chat
A 1,000 token prompt generates 200 tokens. Input cost: 0.001 * 0.15 = $0.00015. Output cost: 0.0002 * 0.50 = $0.0001. Total: $0.00025.
Uncensored API key alternative
How prepaid credit works for your uncensored API
You fund your account with crypto and spend only what you use. Errors cost nothing. Unused credit never expires. You can top up from $20 to $500 in whole amounts. This model keeps your costs predictable and transparent.
Trial credit details for developers
Every new account gets $0.50 in trial credit. It lasts for seven days. This lets you test the uncensored model and streaming features before committing to a larger top-up.
Refund and error policy
Credit is not refunded because it never expires. If you are double charged, use the Support page to fix it. Payments are crypto only.
Common questions
Which payment methods do you accept?
Crypto only: USDT on TRC20 or USDC on Base, any whole amount from $20 to $500. Bonus credit applies from $50.
What happens if I overpay?
Your credit balance simply increases. It does not expire. You can use it for future requests or request a correction via Support for billing errors.
Are there monthly fees?
No. You pay per token. There are no subscriptions. You only pay for the tokens you actually consume.
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