OpenRouter for startups

$1k credits + more, through Mercury.

Where to get it

Where to get the OpenRouter deal

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
Mercury Partner program	$1k credits + more	Application	Sep 29, 2026	Get it

Offers as published on each channel's own page, with the date each one was last seen. Terms belong to the vendor and the channel; confirm them before you sign up.

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Questions about the OpenRouter startup deal

Where can startups get a OpenRouter deal?

One place offers it: Mercury ($1k credits + more). Terms differ by channel, so compare them in the table above.

How do you claim the OpenRouter startup deal?

Through 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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