AI API Gateways Compared: TokenBay Leads on Price, OpenRouter on Model Count

A developer advocate at TokenBay tested six AI API gateways in 2026 to compare their performance for managing multiple LLM providers. The evaluation focused on pricing, model coverage, latency, developer experience, and extra features. OpenRouter was noted for its extensive model selection, while TokenBay stood out for its significantly lower pricing and comparable latency. AI/ML API was highlighted for its broad coverage, including multimodal models. AI

IMPACT Simplifies multi-model LLM integration for developers, potentially reducing costs and complexity.

RANK_REASON Comparison of AI API gateway products.

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• AI/ML API
• Claude Opus 4.7
• Claude Opus 4.8
• Claude Sonnet 4.6
• CometAPI
• DeepSeek V4 Flash
• Gemini 2.5
• Gemini 3.1 Pro
• GPT-5.5
• OpenRouter
• Portkey
• Qwen
• Requesty
• TokenBay

• product
• infra

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