Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is TopRouter?
TopRouter is a unified AI API gateway that provides access to 200+ AI models through a single, OpenAI-compatible endpoint. You can use models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, DeepSeek, and more — all with one API key.
Is TopRouter free?
TopRouter requires credits to use. You can purchase credits through our Whop store. Different models have different pricing — check the Models page for details.
Which models are available?
TopRouter supports 200+ models including Claude 4.8 Opus, Claude 4.6 Sonnet, GPT-5.5, Gemini 3.5, DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Pro, Seedance video models, and many more. See the full list on the Models page.
API & Integration
What is the base URL?
https://toprouter.ccIs it compatible with OpenAI SDK?
Yes! TopRouter is fully compatible with the OpenAI SDK. Just change the base_url:
client = OpenAI(
api_key="your-key",
base_url="https://toprouter.cc"
)Does it support streaming?
Yes, TopRouter supports streaming responses for all chat completion models. Set stream: true in your request.
Can I use it with Claude Code / Cursor / Windsurf?
Yes! TopRouter works with most AI coding tools. See our integration guides:
Billing & Credits
How do I add credits?
Purchase recharge codes from our Whop store, then redeem them at toprouter.cc/redeem. See the full guide at Top Up & Redeem.
How is billing calculated?
Billing is based on token usage. Each model has its own per-token pricing. You can view your usage in the Console.
Where can I check my balance?
Log in to the Console to view your current balance, usage history, and API key status.
Troubleshooting
I'm getting a 401 error
- Check that your API key is correct
- Ensure the key is active on the API Keys page
- Make sure you're using the
Authorization: Bearer <key>header format
I'm getting a 429 error
You've hit the rate limit. See Rate Limits for details. Wait a moment and retry, or upgrade your plan.
I'm getting a 402 error
Your account has insufficient credits. Top up your account to continue.