LLM Model Routing & Cost Optimization

Published

Say hello to intelligent LLM model routing—a cost-optimization feature that automatically selects the most appropriate (and cost-effective) model for each query. This update delivers 60% average cost savings without compromising response quality.

Key Highlights:

  • Automatic Complexity Classification: Analyzes query complexity in real-time to route to optimal model
  • Cost Savings: Simple queries route to Claude 3 Haiku ($0.00125/1K tokens), complex queries use GPT-5 Turbo only when necessary
  • Quality Preservation: Human evaluation shows 96% quality parity compared to always using premium models
  • Real-Time Budget Tracking: Monitor token costs per query with configurable budget alerts
  • Fallback Strategies: Automatic failover to backup providers if primary model experiences issues

Cost Breakdown by Query Type:

  • Simple (40%): Claude 3 Haiku → $0.002 per query
  • Medium (45%): Claude 3 Sonnet → $0.015 per query
  • Complex (15%): GPT-5 Turbo → $0.05 per query

Average Cost Before: $0.038 per query Average Cost After: $0.015 per query (60% savings)

This feature is now available for all production deployments. Enable model routing in your dashboard to start saving immediately.