Cost visibility
You want model pricing, balance records, and usage logs in one workspace.
TackleKey
Migration checklist
OpenRouter to TackleKey migration checklist
Use this checklist when you want managed API access, project keys, public pricing, usage records, and cost-aware route operations from TackleKey.
Migration steps
| Step | What to check |
|---|---|
| 1. Base URL | Replace your OpenAI-compatible base URL with the TackleKey endpoint shown in the docs and console. |
| 2. API key | Create a project key in TackleKey. Keep it server-side; do not place it in frontend code or public repositories. |
| 3. Model name | Confirm the target model is visible on the live pricing page before sending production traffic. |
| 4. Pricing | Check input, output, cache, and special capability pricing before scaling a batch. |
| 5. Logs | After the first call, inspect request logs and balance records so spend and errors are traceable. |
When this migration makes sense
Operational route context
You care about successful lower-cost candidates and service-specific routing behavior.
Project-level keys
You want separate keys for different apps, tests, or internal tools.
This page is not a claim that TackleKey is universally better than OpenRouter. Use it when TackleKey's managed billing, logs, and cost-aware route operations match your workflow.
Try TackleKey with one OpenAI-compatible change
Create an account, generate a project API key, then replace your client base URL with the TackleKey endpoint. Keep keys server-side and verify live pricing before scaling traffic.