HN

Comments (95)

• Menu

  wiether
  People may feel differently about the fee that OpenRouter takes, but I think the service they provide is worth the extra cost.Having access to dozens of models through a single API key, tracking cost of each request, being able to run the same request on different models and comparing their results next to each other, separating usages through different API keys, adding your own presets, setting your routing rules...And once you start using an account with multiple users, it's even more useful to have all those features!Not relying on a subscription and having the right to do exactly what you want with your API key (using it with any tool/harness...) is also a big plus to me.
• siliconc0w
  I'm running out of Claude session limits in a single planning + implementation session even when using sonnet for the implementation. This isn't even super complex work - it was refactoring a data model, modifying templates/apis/services, etc. It has also gotten notably more 'lazy' like it updated the data model and not the template until I specifically pointed that out.My backup has been Opencode + Kimi K2. It's definitely not as strong as even Sonnet but it's pretty fast and is serviceable for basic web app work like the above.
• Menu

  supernes
  On the topic of Zed itself as a VSCode replacement - my experience is mixed. I loved it at first, but with time the papercuts add up. The responsiveness difference isn't that big on my system, but Zed's memory usage (with the TS language server in particular) is scandalous. As far as DX goes it's probably at 85% of the level VSCode provides, but in this space QoL features matter a lot. Oh, and it still can't render emojis in buffers on Linux...
• Menu

  ElFitz
  Has anyone (other than OpenClaw) used pi? (https://shittycodingagent.ai/, https://pi.dev/)Any insights / suggestions / best practices?
• Menu

  delduca
  I also dropped Claude Code Max.I switched to OpenCode Zen + GitHub Copilot. For some reason, Claude Code burns through my quota really quickly.https://opencode.ai/zen
• Menu

  bashtoni
  After hitting Claude limits today I spent the afternoon using OpenCode + GLM 5.1 via OpenRouter and I was very impressed.OpenCode picked up my CLAUDE.md files and skills straight away, and I got similar performance to Opus 4.6.
• reddec
  My 50c - ollama cloud 20$. GLM5 and kimi are really competitive models, Ollama usage limits insane high, no limits where to use (has normal APIs), privacy and no logging
• Menu

  cbg0
  I don't think there's currently better value than Github's $40 plan which gives you access to GPT5 & Claude variants. It's pay per request so not ideal for back-and-forth but great for building complex features on the cheap compared to paying per token.Because GH is accessing the API behind the scenes, you should face less degradation when using Sonnet/Opus models compared to a Claude subscription.Keep a ChatGPT $20 subscription alongside for back-and-forth conversations and you'll get great bang for buck.
• candl
  What providers offer nowadays coding plans, so no pricing per tokens, just api call limit and a monthly fee. Which are affordable?
• urnfjrkrkn
  I would suggest to explore paid plans on different providers. Much better value than plans bundled with editors or API based usage in openrouter. And Chinese companies have versions hosted in Singapore or US.Also ditching Claude Code is mistake. It is quite capable model, and still great value. I would keep it, even if it's just for code reviews and planning. Anthropic allows pro plans use in Zed.
• Menu

  pixel_popping
  It should be noted about Openrouter that you aren't allowed to expose the access to end users, it has to be for internal usage only, which can be fatal as they have made waves of account banning lately (without warnings).
• Menu

  philipp-gayret
  I like and do use Zed but be aware functionality like Hooks is not supported for their integration with Claude Code, as a heavy user of Hooks I would stick with the terminal.
• Menu

  Computer0
  When I use the tool ccusage it says I use $600 of usage a month for my $100. I don’t know that this is a good value proposition for me if I want to stay with the same model, half the reason I use Claude code, personally.
• Menu

  _pdp_
  Our bank (a major retail bank in UK) is refusing doing business with OpenRouter and OpenRouter issued a refund which we did not request. So something is up. There is that.I might be paranoid but I feel that access to models will become more constraint in the future as the industry gets more regulated.
• Menu

  Computer0
  I have had credits on open router that haven’t been deleted since near the projects launch, I believe 365 days is not a rule but rather a right reserved.
• Menu

  janandonly
  This is how I do my coding, except for the tiny difference that I use PPQ.AI instead of OpenRouter because it's a bit cheaper.
• Menu

  hhthrowaway1230
  note: doesn't openrouter charge 5.5% fee?
• Serberus
  [dead]
• Menu

  i_love_retros
  I can't believe people are spending $100 a month on this! You're all mad!