Comparison
Tenzo Cloud or OpenRouter: a per-token aggregator versus a subscription
OpenRouter gives you hundreds of models behind one key, but you still pay for every token and top up with a foreign card or crypto. Tenzo Cloud is a short list of strong models at a fixed price.
Facts side by side
| OpenRouter | Tenzo Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An aggregator of many providers’ models | A subscription to open Qwen, GLM and DeepSeek models |
| Billing | Per token from prepaid credits | Fixed price per stream for a period |
| Model choice | Hundreds of models | A few selected models for common tasks |
| API format | OpenAI-compatible | OpenAI-compatible |
| Top-up | Card or crypto | Tenge; methods shown at checkout |
| Prompt retention | Depends on the model provider | Not stored over the API |
| Web chat | Yes | Yes, in the same subscription |
Details about other services come from their public pages as of October 2026. Terms change: check current plans on their sites before deciding.
When OpenRouter is handier
When you want to try many different models, closed ones included, and volume is small. Paying per use is fairer than a subscription there.
When Tenzo Cloud is handier
When you have picked a model and run lots of requests: agents, long sessions, automation. The price is known upfront, in tenge, with rubles and dollars at the exchange rate.
Tenzo Cloud pricing
Qwen 3.8 Max
Operational1 stream 4+ streams, each 3 days $2.73₸1,150 $2.10₸880 7 days $5.33₸2,280 $4.10₸1,750 30 days $14.30₸6,180 $11₸4,750 GLM 5.3
Coming soon1 stream 4+ streams, each 3 days $2.86₸1,240 $2.20₸950 7 days $5.72₸2,470 $4.40₸1,900 30 days $15.73₸6,830 $12.10₸5,250 DeepSeek V4 Pro
Coming soon1 stream 4+ streams, each 3 days $2.21₸950 $1.70₸730 7 days $4.55₸1,950 $3.50₸1,500 30 days $12.74₸5,530 $9.80₸4,250 GLM 5.3 Flash
Coming soon1 stream 4+ streams, each 3 days $2.47₸1,040 $1.90₸800 7 days $4.81₸2,080 $3.70₸1,600 30 days $13.91₸6,020 $10.70₸4,630 DeepSeek V4.1 Flash
Coming soon1 stream 4+ streams, each 3 days $2.47₸1,040 $1.90₸800 7 days $4.81₸2,080 $3.70₸1,600 30 days $13.91₸6,020 $10.70₸4,630
Price per stream. Volume discount: 2–3 streams pay 88%, 4 or more pay 77% of the single-stream price. Streams and periods stack. Prices sync from the dashboard automatically.
FAQ
Can I switch from OpenRouter without rewriting code?
Yes. Both are OpenAI-compatible: change base_url, the key and the model id.
Why fewer models?
We keep a few strong models for common tasks and take responsibility for their availability, visible on the status page.
What about data retention?
Prompts and answers through our API are stored neither in the database nor in logs.
See also
- ComparisonsTenzo Cloud or the OpenAI API: a subscription versus a token billHow Tenzo Cloud differs from the OpenAI API: a fixed price per stream instead of per-token billing, no VPN from Kazakhstan and Russia, prices in tenge or rubles, prompts not stored.Learn more
- SolutionsAn LLM API for developers: OpenAI-compatible with no token limitsAn OpenAI-compatible LLM API for developers: Qwen, GLM and DeepSeek, streaming, restricted keys, no token limits and no VPN. Connect in a minute, 3 hours free.Learn more
- SolutionsAn unlimited API for agents: pay for streams, not stepsAn API for agents with no token limits: Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, LangChain and your own agents at a fixed price per stream. OpenAI-compatible address, no VPN, 3 hours free.Learn more
- BlogWhat a million tokens costs in 2026 and why a subscription often winsHow to estimate LLM API cost: tokens, context, agents and hidden repeats. When per-token billing is cheaper and when a fixed-price subscription saves you a lot.Learn more
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