Decision point
Direct provider account
OpenRouter
My Eco Token
Cost control
Simple billing, but heavy use can become expensive fast.
Broad model access; 5.5% credit purchase fee and 5% BYOK fee after free tier.
Usage dashboard plus lower-cost economics for premium work.
Model access
Strong access, usually within one provider workflow.
Access quality may vary depending on platform and workload.
OpenAI + Anthropic focus with premium-model usage positioning.
Usage visibility
Depends on each provider and account setup.
OpenRouter provides its own usage dashboard and analytics.
Centralized dashboard controls for usage and spend.