AI Deep Dives & TutorialsLLM Model Routing Cuts Costs Up To 70% in 2026
Smart Model Routing sends each query to the cheapest language model that still gives good enough results. Case studies suggest this can lower costs by as much as 70% if most requests are simple. Teams usually start with basic routing and strong safeguards, then move to more advanced methods as they gain confidence. Experts say savings depend on how many queries can use a cheaper model and that some complex tasks may not save as much. Guides recommend logging everything, using safety checks, and updating rules when new models become available.













