OpenRouter for startups

$1,000 in credits across Anthropic's models through OpenRouter's API, offered in 2 places. Compare the terms, then claim through the one you qualify for.

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Where to get it

2 places offer OpenRouter perks

The same tool often comes with different terms depending on where you get it. Each row is one channel, as it publishes the offer.

Where startups can get OpenRouter perks
Channel	Offer	How to get it	Last checked	Link
JoinSecret Perk marketplaceBest offer	$1,000 in credits across Anthropic's models through OpenRouter's API	Through the marketplace	Oct 1, 2026	Get it
JoinSecret Perk marketplace	$1,000 in credits across Jev AI's model through OpenRouter	Through the marketplace	Oct 1, 2026	Get it
JoinSecret Perk marketplace	$1,000 in credits across OpenAI's models through OpenRouter	Through the marketplace	Oct 1, 2026	Get it
JoinSecret Perk marketplace	$1,000 in credits across 300+ LLM models (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, etc.)	Through the marketplace	Oct 1, 2026	Get it
Mercury Partner program	$1k credits + more	Application	Sep 29, 2026	Get it

Offers as each channel states them, with the date each was last seen. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

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Questions about the OpenRouter startup deal

Where can startups get a OpenRouter deal?

5 places offer it: JoinSecret ($1,000 in credits across Anthropic's models through OpenRouter's API), JoinSecret ($1,000 in credits across Jev AI's model through OpenRouter), JoinSecret ($1,000 in credits across OpenAI's models through OpenRouter), JoinSecret ($1,000 in credits across 300+ LLM models (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, etc.)) and Mercury ($1k credits + more). Terms differ by channel, so compare them in the table above.

How do you claim the OpenRouter startup deal?

Through through the marketplace and application. Open the channel from the table, check who qualifies, then follow its steps. Some channels ask for a membership or an application first.

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