WhatAn intelligent routing layer that automatically sends coding tasks to the cheapest model capable of handling them correctly, falling back to premium models only when complexity demands it.
SignalDevelopers are acutely aware they're overpaying for premium models on simple tasks but can't afford the quality drop of switching entirely to cheap models — they describe a constant cycle of trying cheaper alternatives, getting burned on complex tasks, and switching back to expensive ones.
Why NowThe model landscape has fragmented into a clear price-quality spectrum (from DeepSeek Flash at near-zero cost to Opus at 5-10x premium), creating a genuine routing optimization opportunity that didn't exist when there were only 2-3 viable models.
MarketIndividual developers paying $20-$200/month and startups spending $1K-$50K/month on AI coding tools; TAM ~$8B by 2027; OpenRouter does basic routing but doesn't optimize for code quality per dollar.
MoatProprietary dataset of task-complexity-to-model-quality mappings built from real usage, creating a flywheel where more users improve routing accuracy.
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