Building Cheap Router: Seeking Feedback on a Value-Focused AI Model Platform

Mammoth_Job2454 · reddit · 2026-08-28

A developer is building "Cheap Router," a platform focused on the price and value-for-money of AI models. It plans to display input/output prices, intelligence scores, and value scores, using a simple payment system where $1 equals 1 million credits. The author is also experimenting with credit-based gambling mechanics and AI competitions, with plans to support smart routing and agents later. Currently in early stages, the author seeks community feedback on feature trade-offs and differentiation from competitors like OpenRouter.

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