# OpenRouter alternative for uncensored models (2026)

OpenRouter is a broad router with a credit fee. When a focused uncensored API is the better fit, and when OpenRouter still wins. Prices and fees sourced and dated.

## Short answer

Stay on **OpenRouter** if you need hundreds of models, frontier labs and provider routing; it passes through provider prices and charges about 5.5% when you buy credits (reported). Use **Unrestricted AI** if you only want uncensored and abliterated models with one bill shared by chat and API, per-key budgets, and setup for SillyTavern and JanitorAI (checked 9 Nov 2026).




## Compared (checked 9 Nov 2026)





|  | Unrestricted AI | OpenRouter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catalog | 18 uncensored/abliterated text models + adult image models | Hundreds of models, including frontier labs |
| Pricing | Per token, listed per model; plans include usage | Provider prices plus ~5.5% on credit purchases (reported) |
| Uncensored focus | Every text model | Depends on the model and provider you pick |
| Chat app | Yes, same account | Basic chat |
| Per-key spending caps | Yes | Yes |

## Switching takes one line

Both speak the OpenAI API, so only the base URL and model ID change:



```
base_url="https://tryunrestrictedai.com/v1"
model="venice-uncensored-1-2"
```


## FAQ

**Where do I get an API key?**

Create one in the [console](/api/console). The base URL is `https://tryunrestrictedai.com/v1` and model IDs are listed in the [catalog](/api/catalog).

**Is there a free tier?**

Yes: 50 chat messages a day on a verified account. Plans start at $19/month and include the same amount in usage.

## Sources

- [OpenRouter pricing (checked 9 Nov 2026)](https://openrouter.ai/pricing)
- [Dupple: OpenRouter pricing 2026, fees and free models (third-party)](https://dupple.com/learn/openrouter-pricing)
- [Unrestricted AI model catalog (JSON)](https://tryunrestrictedai.com/api/catalog)
- [Unrestricted AI pricing](https://tryunrestrictedai.com/api/pricing)

Canonical: https://tryunrestrictedai.com/openrouter-alternative