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title: "weaver - Model Details & Comparison"
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# weaver - Model Details & Comparison

> weaver from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

- [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md)
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- [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)

## About weaver

weaver is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $0.75 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1305 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 50% of models in this category. weaver supports structured output. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **8,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **2,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **2,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.75 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

weaver supports: Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## weaver Pricing Overview

At $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $0.75 per 1M output tokens, weaver ranks 1305 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 50% of models in this category.

weaver is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to weaver with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4.1-mini | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| deepseek-r1-basic | Fireworks AI | $0.55 | $2.19 |
| deepseek-v3p1 | Fireworks AI | $0.56 | $1.68 |
| deepseek-v3p1-terminus | Fireworks AI | $0.56 | $1.68 |

- [Compare gpt-4.1-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14.md)
- [Compare deepseek-r1-basic](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-r1-basic.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v3p1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-v3p1.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v3p1-terminus](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-v3p1-terminus.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate weaver costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/weaver.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is weaver cheaper than gpt-4.1-mini?

No. weaver costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-mini costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-mini 20% more affordable for input. However, weaver may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does weaver pricing compare to the average chat model?

weaver input pricing is $0.50 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1305 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 50% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.75 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes weaver different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, weaver ranks 173 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to weaver?

The most comparable chat models to weaver are: gpt-4.1-mini from Azure ($0.40/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.40/1M input tokens); deepseek-r1-basic from Fireworks AI ($0.55/1M input tokens); deepseek-v3p1 from Fireworks AI ($0.56/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate weaver costs?

weaver is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.75.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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