Alternative

An OpenRouter alternative for a quick API prototype

Start with a working request before choosing a long-term provider. PEKPIK offers shared free LLM API keys on the homepage without registration, plus a separate personal-key path. Shared availability changes, so use the model, credit and expiry shown on the card rather than assuming the entire catalog is included.

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Primary query

OpenRouter alternative

Why teams search for this

Copy a shared key directly from the homepage without creating an account.

See the exact model ID, remaining credit, request limit and expiry before use.

Keep the OpenAI-compatible request format and configure the PEKPIK base URL.

Use the separate personal-key flow when a shared testing pool no longer fits.

Where PEKPIK fits

Good fit

OKYou need a small integration test or prototype.
OKYou can work with changing shared-pool availability.
OKYou want to inspect limits before choosing a key.

Check first

!Shared keys have remaining credit, request limits and expiry times. Another visitor can use the same allowance.
!A listed model may not be available in the shared pool. Check the current key card before sending a request.
!Test the exact model ID and endpoint your application needs; a compatible request format does not make every provider feature interchangeable.

OpenAI-compatible example

base_url swap

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://aiapiv2.pekpik.com/v1",
    api_key="sk-...",
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="claude-opus-4-7",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Summarize this for a product team."}],
)

Suggested rollout

01

Open the shared key pool and choose an available model.
02

Copy its key and exact model ID into the quickstart example.
03

Send a small request and check the response format in your application.
04

Compare your ongoing requirements with the limits of a personal key or another provider.

Related comparisons

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FAQ

Can I try PEKPIK without registering?

Yes. Copy a currently available shared key from the homepage. It has a shared allowance, request limit and expiry; availability can change.

Does one shared key unlock every catalog model?

No. Use the model printed on that key card. The catalog describes platform coverage and can include routes not offered by your key.