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About XiuRouter

XiuRouter provides a single API endpoint that routes requests to various large language model providers such as Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, and others. It supports multiple API protocols including OpenAI Chat Completions, OpenAI Responses, Anthropic Messages, and Gemini GenerateContent. Users can compare model prices across service tiers before making a call, with options for Value and Managed tiers that differ in price and consistency guarantees. The service includes a pricing calculator to estimate monthly spend based on provider budget and usage patterns. Requests can be tested in a playground environment, and usage is monitored with detailed breakdowns of tokens, costs, and latency per API key. Rankings show model popularity over time, helping users identify trending or frequently used models.

Key features

  • Price comparison by service tier
  • Multiple API protocol support
  • Usage monitoring and cost tracking
  • Playground for testing requests
  • Model rankings by usage
  • Monthly spend estimation
  • Cache read/write token pricing
  • Dynamic tier pricing for some models

Use cases

  • Multi-model application development
  • Cost optimization for LLM usage
  • Testing and comparing different models

Pros

  • Unified API for multiple LLM providers
  • Price comparison across service tiers before routing
  • Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini protocols
  • Usage monitoring with token and cost breakdowns
  • Playground for testing requests and responses

Cons

  • No free tier or trial mentioned
  • Pricing requires upfront fund conversion to router credit
  • Limited to supported models and providers
  • Billing depends on input, output, and cache usage

Frequently asked questions about XiuRouter

Which API protocols does XiuRouter support?

XiuRouter supports OpenAI Chat Completions, OpenAI Responses, Anthropic Messages, and Gemini GenerateContent protocols. The protocol used depends on the client tool or model, and users must select the matching Base URL and API key.

What is the difference between the Value and Managed service tiers?

The Value tier prioritizes lower prices for everyday use, with potential variations in model availability and response consistency. The Managed tier is designed for workloads requiring more consistent availability and response quality.

How are the savings calculated on XiuRouter?

Savings are calculated by comparing the provider's reference input price with XiuRouter's input price for each service tier, both measured in USD per 1 million tokens. The savings vary depending on the model, tier, and price type.

Which large language models are supported by XiuRouter?

XiuRouter supports models from providers such as Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, and others. The list of available models changes over time, so users should check the pricing page for the most current catalog.

How is the actual cost of API requests calculated?

The actual cost is determined by the model, service tier, and the actual usage of input, output, and cache tokens. The pricing page lists unit prices, while the Usage section shows the recorded cost for each request.

How do I get started with XiuRouter?

To get started, users need to add funds to their account, convert the funds to router credit, create an API key, and then send a request using the matching Base URL, API key, and model ID. Detailed steps are available in the documentation.

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