September 22, 2026
Non-urgent requests through OpenRouter are half price: Batch API responds within 24 hours
22.09.2026 OpenRouter launched Batch API: batch requests on most models cost half as much. Responses will arrive within 24 hours.
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1/ OpenRouter's Batch API is now live. For tasks where you do not need an answer right away, Batch API cuts the per-token price in half for most models and returns everything within 24 hours. Start here: https://openrouter.ai/blog/announcements/batch-api
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Standard requests return a response within the call and are charged at the standard rate. Now OpenRouter accepts non-urgent tasks through `POST /api/v1/batches` and offers a 50% discount on most models.
A batch needs structure. It requires an endpoint, a single model, and a non-empty requests array with unique custom_id values. The service first returns `202 Accepted` with the `validating` status, then delivers the results after `completed`.
OpenRouter will delete the batch's input data and results after 30 days.
