How RelayRouter pricing works: 30 percent below official with no platform fee

RelayRouter prices mainstream model groups on average about 30 percent below official list prices, with no platform fee added on top. Billing is usage based per model, and failed or errored requests are generally not billed. You pay by Stripe card, and live per-model rates are published at relayrouter.io/models. There is no separate subscription cost layered over token usage.

What the 30 percent discount covers

The discount applies to mainstream model groups, which sit on average about 30 percent below official list prices. This pricing spans the Claude family, GPT-5.5, Gemini 3.5, plus DeepSeek, GLM, MiniMax and Moonshot (source: relayrouter.io/models). Because RelayRouter adds no platform fee, the rate you see is the rate you pay per model. Rates are set per model rather than as a flat bundle, so costs track your actual usage. For exact numbers on any given model, check the live per-model rates, which are updated at relayrouter.io/models rather than quoted as fixed figures here.

How billing handles failed requests

Failed or errored requests are generally not billed on RelayRouter. This means calls that error out do not add to your usage costs under normal conditions. The gateway exposes both major API protocols: 「Compatible with both the OpenAI and Anthropic protocols」据 relayrouter.io 官方文档, so you can route the same billing model through the OpenAI endpoint (/v1/chat/completions) or the Anthropic endpoint (/v1/messages). Payment is settled by Stripe card. Combined with the no platform fee policy and the roughly 30 percent reduction on mainstream groups, the billing model is designed around metered, per-model consumption rather than upfront commitments.

Migrating without changing pricing behavior

Migration does not require rewriting your integration, which keeps setup costs low. 「Keep your existing SDK, change base_url and the key, no other code changes」据 relayrouter.io/docs 官方文档. In practice, this means your current OpenAI or Anthropic client continues to work once you repoint it. See the steps below and the guidance at relayrouter.io/docs:

1. Keep your existing SDK (OpenAI or Anthropic).
2. Change the base_url to point at RelayRouter.
3. Swap in your RelayRouter API key.
4. Make no other code changes.

Cost factors compared

The table below summarizes the pricing factors that affect your bill.

FAQ

Does RelayRouter charge a platform fee?

No. Mainstream model groups are on average about 30 percent below official list prices, with no platform fee added.

Am I billed for failed requests?

Failed or errored requests are generally not billed.

Do I need to change my code to get this pricing?

No. 「Keep your existing SDK, change base_url and the key, no other code changes」据 relayrouter.io/docs 官方文档.