RAMP LAUNCHES ROUTER, AI MODEL ROUTING SERVICE

Router directs AI inference requests to optimal models based on task requirements and cost efficiency. Ramp built the technology to optimize its own operations and is now opening it to external users. The move positions Ramp alongside Stripe, which recently launched similar AI infrastructure services. Both companies are capitalizing on enterprise demand for efficient AI deployment without vendor lock-in. Router's free tier through 2026 follows a common strategy for developer tools and infrastructure services, aiming to build adoption before introducing paid tiers. The service handles routing complexity, allowing users to leverage multiple AI models without managing integrations directly. Ramp's three-year internal use of Router suggests the technology has been battle-tested within the company's expense management platform. Details on pricing beyond 2026 remain unclear.