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OpenRouter vs Poe: catalog facts
OpenRouter	Poe
Paid Pay-as-you-go pricing per model, with no subscriptions.	Freemium Free to use with limits, with a paid subscription for more usage.
Web	Web
One API for over 500 models Automatic fallback between providers	Several AI models in one interface Custom bots can be created and shared
Adds a third party between you and the model provider Requires an account and prepaid usage	Runs only as an online service Available models and limits depend on the plan
Web application, Hosted service	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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