ExosAIAn OpenRouter alternative you can switch to in a minute
OpenRouter and ExosAI both speak the OpenAI API, so switching is a change of base URL, API key and model ID. Your code and tools stay the same.
Why developers try ExosAI
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- Prepaid balance, no subscription
- Scoped keys: limit each key to the models it may use
- Playground and code workspace on the same account
- A community on Discord with direct support
How to switch
- Create an ExosAI account and an API key.
- Replace the OpenRouter base URL with
https://api.exosai.tech/v1. - Replace the API key with your ExosAI key.
- Pick the model ID from the ExosAI catalog. IDs can differ from OpenRouter's.
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.exosai.tech/v1", api_key="YOUR_EXOSAI_KEY")
reply = client.chat.completions.create(
model="MODEL_ID_FROM_THE_CATALOG",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(reply.choices[0].message.content)Compare before you switch
Check the catalog for the models you use today and their prices. You can keep both services and route only some traffic to ExosAI.
Questions
Do I have to change my code?
Only the base URL, the API key and the model IDs. Both services use the OpenAI API format.
Are the model IDs the same?
Not always. Copy the exact ID from exosai.tech/models.
Can I use both at once?
Yes. Many developers keep a second provider as a fallback.