Intermediate
Models
Cost Optimization
Infrastructure
Build a Multi-Model Routing Strategy to Cut AI Costs Like an Enterprise
Cut your AI spend without sacrificing quality in about an hour of setup.
Time Required
1 hour, one-time setup
Expected Result
Every task automatically routed to the cheapest model that handles it well, with monthly spend reviewed against quality.
Recommended Tools
1
Map Tasks to the Cheapest Model That Handles Them Well
Go through your regular AI tasks and decide which ones actually need a premium model versus a cheaper alternative.
2
Set Up Model Routing
Configure OpenRouter so each task automatically hits the right model with a single API key instead of juggling multiple accounts.
OpenRouter
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3
Benchmark Quality vs. Cost
Use LangSmith to compare output quality against cost across your routed models so you can catch any quality drop early.
LangSmith
4
Review Spend Monthly
Check your monthly AI spend against the routing setup and adjust which tasks go to which model as needs change.
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