Task-Aware AI Routing

The right model,for every task.

PathFinder classifies your request, runs it through a continuous benchmark ranking, and routes to the model with the best score for your task — with your filters applied. Drop-in compatible. Zero config.

127+
models benchmarked
6
routing filters
76%
avg cost saving
Routing decision (live)
$ curl api.pathfinder.dev/v1/chat \
  -d '{"messages": [...]}'

# ✓ Task detected:    code-generation
# ✓ Top model:        deepseek-coder-v2 (94.2)
# ✓ Filter:           cheapest in top-3
# ✓ Routed to:        deepseek-coder-v2-eu
#   → 76% cost saving
How It Works

One request.
The perfect model.

01

Drop in your request

PathFinder uses the standard Chat Completions API format — no SDK changes, no migration. Optionally hint the task type, or let PathFinder detect it from your message automatically.

02

An automated evaluator ranks the models

A continuous benchmark pipeline ingests public leaderboard scores, community evaluations, and per-task failure rates to produce a weighted ranking across 127+ models — refreshed as models evolve.

03

The best model gets your request

Your active filters narrow the ranked list. PathFinder picks the top-qualifying model and routes your request — with full logging so you always see exactly why.

The problem with calling models directly

Picking a model manually is a guess.
PathFinder makes it a decision.

Stop guessing which model is best. PathFinder knows.

There are 100+ AI models available today — each better at different tasks, at different prices. Nobody has time to track all of them. PathFinder does it for you, automatically, on every request.

Calling models directly

  • You hardcode a model — and hope it fits the task
  • Wrong model for the job → unreliable, mediocre output
  • Paying top-tier prices for tasks any cheap model handles
  • No way to know which of 100+ models is actually best
  • Switching models means code changes and testing

Task-aware routing (PathFinder)

  • PathFinder detects the task type from your request
  • Continuously benchmarked model matched to your task
  • Cheapest model in the quality-ranked top-3
  • Rankings refresh as new models are released
  • Same API format — no code changes needed

The right model for code generation is rarely the right model for creative writing.
PathFinder knows the difference — and routes accordingly.

Benchmark previewIllustrative

Every task deserves
its champion model.

A continuous benchmark pipeline evaluates models across task categories using public leaderboards and real-world evaluations. When you send a request, PathFinder routes to the current best — not a model you hardcoded months ago.

Task categorySavings

Code generation

~90% cheaper

Complex reasoning

top efficiency

Text summarisation

~95% cheaper

Creative writing

~70% cheaper

Data extraction

~95% cheaper

Q&A / retrieval

~97% cheaper
Rankings shown are illustrative. Live benchmark data will be available at launch.
Smart Filters

Your rules.
Our routing engine.

Composable — stack them freely. PathFinder finds the highest-ranked model that satisfies every constraint you set.

Cheapest per token

Always routes to the lowest-cost model that meets your quality bar. Save up to 80% vs direct API calls.

Most eco-responsible

Prioritise models with lower energy usage and verified carbon footprints. Route green by default.

EU data residency

Route only through providers that keep inference and data within European infrastructure. Built for GDPR compliance.

US data residency

Route only through US-based providers for teams with American data residency or sovereignty requirements.

Lowest latency

Optimise for speed. Automatically routes to the fastest responding model. Ideal for real-time apps.

Best quality score

Route to the top-performing models on your benchmark of choice. Quality, always on.

Platform Plans

Unlock advanced
routing features.

All plans include pay-as-you-go model costs. Platform plans add filters, analytics, and compliance controls.

$0.40routing fee · per 1,000 requests

Model costs passed through at provider rate. No markup.

Starter

$0/ month
  • 2 routing filters (cheapest, fastest)
  • Pass-through model pricing
  • Routing fee: $0.40 / 1,000 req
  • 7-day log retention
  • 1 workspace · community support
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Builder

$49/ month
  • All 6 routing filters (eco, EU, US, quality…)
  • EU / US data residency (GDPR ready)
  • Routing fee: $0.20 / 1,000 req
  • 90-day log retention
  • 3 workspaces
  • Email support
Start Builder
For teams

Scale

$199/ month
  • Custom model fallback chains
  • Routing fee: $0.08 / 1,000 req
  • 1-year log retention · unlimited workspaces
  • Benchmark API access
  • SLA 99.9% · dedicated Slack support
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Cost example

1,000 requests · avg. 800 tokens each · cheapest filter active

~$0.04 model cost+$0.40 routing fee=~$0.44 total

vs ~$8.00 using GPT-4o directly

All prices exclude model costs. Model costs are billed separately at provider market rates. No markup, ever.

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