Hybrid routing
lowtide_ uses a hybrid route table. We prefer direct providers for core traffic, then use OpenRouter as a strategic fallback for long-tail or temporary failover cases.
Why this works
Lower baseline latency and clearer cost control on your highest-volume traffic.
Access to wider model inventory when direct providers are unavailable or unsuitable.
Simpler migration path as model quality and pricing shift over time.
Pattern
ROUTE_ECO_FAST=openai:gpt-5-mini,anthropic:claude-haiku-4-5,openrouter:google/gemini-2.5-flash ROUTE_PREMIUM_REASONING=openai:gpt-5,anthropic:claude-sonnet-4-6,openrouter:openai/gpt-5.1