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OpenQR vs OpenRouter Models

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIOpenQRNEW—OpenRouter ModelsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OpenQR vs OpenRouter Models: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenQR or OpenRouter Models?

On our scheduled checks, OpenRouter Models leads on measured uptime — OpenQR at —% versus OpenRouter Models at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do OpenQR and OpenRouter Models need an API key?

OpenRouter Models needs no key, while OpenQR requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OpenRouter Models first.

Can I call OpenQR and OpenRouter Models from the browser?

Only OpenQR is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OpenRouter Models needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are OpenQR and OpenRouter Models free for commercial use?

OpenQR has unclear commercial terms, and OpenRouter Models has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.