Same model can cost 14x more depending on who serves it

An OpenRouter analysis found that of 405 paid models, 182 are served by two or more providers, with a median price spread of 1.87x and a maximum of 14.47x. Differences are explained by compute precision, uptime and data storage country.

• 182 of 405 paid models have two or more paid providers
• Median price spread is 1.87x, maximum is 14.47x
• 46% of models differ in price by 2x or more
• 39% of models are served by providers in multiple countries