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Pollinations.aiOpenRouter
Freemium

Free Pollen credits are available for prototyping; heavier use is paid from user wallets.

 Paid

Pay-as-you-go pricing per model, with no subscriptions.

Web, Command line Web
  • One API for text, image, audio and video
  • OpenAI-compatible endpoints
  • One API for over 500 models
  • Automatic fallback between providers
  • Aimed at developers rather than casual image makers
  • Generation runs on Pollinations servers, not locally
  • Adds a third party between you and the model provider
  • Requires an account and prepaid usage
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Web application, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked September 26, 2026

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