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When OpenRouter actually discounts
Our estimate of when OpenRouter's biggest discounts of the year happen, month by month. November is the month to wait for.
42%of OpenRouter's biggest discounts happen in November
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Everything else worth knowing
- Cancellation & refunds
- Refunds for unused credits may be requested within 24 hours of purchase. If you violate the Terms of Service, any unused Credits will not be refunded.
- Codes stack?
- OpenRouter states that credits may not be combined ("stacked") with other promotions unless explicitly allowed in writing.
- Best month to book
- November — about 42% of OpenRouter's biggest discounts of the year fall in it, by our estimate.
- Payment
- OpenRouter accepts payments via Stripe in U.S. dollars and Coinbase through crypto wallets. Purchases require pre-paid credits with a minimum of $5 and maximum of $25,000 per transaction.
OpenRouter sale calendar
Our estimate of when OpenRouter's biggest discounts of the year happenIn 5 weeks
Black Friday
The US market's Black Friday sale event, observed by online and tech stores.
24% of its biggest discounts
In 6 weeks
Cyber Monday
The US market's Cyber Monday online sale event that follows Black Friday.
12% of its biggest discounts
OpenRouter coupon questions
Six questions people actually ask us.
Do I need a referral to get OpenRouter startup credits?
Yes, the program is currently open to startups referred by an approved OpenRouter partner.
Do unused OpenRouter startup credits expire?
Yes, unused program credits expire at the end of the credit validity period, or earlier if the account is cancelled.
How long do OpenRouter startup fee waivers last?
Eligible startups get 0% processing fees for 12 months, covering both platform fees and BYOK fees. These waivers may be subject to caps, exclusions or fair use limits.
How do I get OpenRouter for Startups credits?
Eligible startups can apply through the OpenRouter for Startups program and receive up to $3,000 in universal inference credits usable across 500+ models.
What happens to my OpenRouter account after my startup benefits end?
Your account continues under your then-current OpenRouter plan, such as a free or pay-as-you-go plan, unless you upgrade to a paid plan or OpenRouter agrees otherwise in writing.
What are the OpenRouter for Startups eligibility requirements?
Applicants must be pre-Series B, venture-scalable AI-native startups built by full-time founders, with a public company website and a professional email that matches the company domain and belongs to an individual. Generic addresses such as admin@, support@ or ops@ are not accepted, and the OpenRouter account must have less than $500 in lifetime spend.
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