Hi there,
Picking the right model for your task is hard. You have to consider multiple variables, such as speed, price, intelligence, and response quality (vibes).
OpenRouter is here to help:
- Vibe check by chatting with multiple models at once. We believe this is a great place to start and get an understanding of different models. For example, you can test models with or without reasoning, or compare open-source models with proprietary ones.
- Discover how models rank for different tasks. OpenRouter publishes real-world data about how models are used across different categories, programming languages, tool calls, and image inputs.
- Evaluate pricing, latency, and throughput. You can find all this information on every model page. For example, here is the GPT - 5 model page. You can find all the models here.
You should spend some time exploring the benefits and trade-offs.
A bonus hint: OpenRouter has presets that allow you to separate your configuration from your code.
Best,
OpenRouter Team
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