9Router
9Router is a self-hosted router that lets AI coding tools like Claude Code and Cursor use lower-cost or free models for developers and vibe coders hitting usage limits.
What it is good for
- Keeping AI coding tools working when subscription limits run out
- Cutting token costs on tool outputs in coding sessions
- Switching between AI providers automatically when one fails
- Connecting coding assistants to free or cheap model providers
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Setup
- Guided command-line setup
Level 4 of 5. You copy and paste commands into a terminal by following the instructions. Comfortable territory for vibe coders.
- Cost
- Free tier plus paid plans
- Type
- Agent app
- Tasks
- Works with
- Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Cline, Copilot, Antigravity
Momentum
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- Best rank
- None yet
- GitHub stars
- 31,831
GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Official links
Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.
Questions
- Is 9Router free?
- It has a free plan and paid plans, according to its own description.
- Do I need to know how to code to use 9Router?
- You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.
- What does 9Router work with?
- According to its own documentation, it works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Cline, Copilot, and Antigravity.
- What is 9Router good for?
- Keeping AI coding tools working when subscription limits run out, cutting token costs on tool outputs in coding sessions, switching between AI providers automatically when one fails, and connecting coding assistants to free or cheap model providers.
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