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Stripe agrees to acquire OpenRouter to help businesses optimize token routing and usage

AnnouncementFundingAug 19, 2026

Stripe has agreed to acquire OpenRouter, an AI model gateway and routing platform covering 400+ models from over 80 providers. OpenRouter dynamically routes requests based on task complexity, price, speed, and reliability, with existing customers including NVIDIA, Zoom, and Lovable. Stripe, which already launched Token Billing for token cost optimization, aims to help businesses manage both revenue maximization and cost minimization in the AI era through the combined offering.

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