google vs openrouter — AI API latency comparison
As of July 24, 2026, google and openrouter are evenly matched on edge latency — each is faster in 2 of 4 measured region(s). From South America (São Paulo), openrouter leads at 56 ms vs 152 ms p50.
Edge latency by region
| Region | google p50 TTFB | openrouter p50 TTFB | Faster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia (Tokyo) | 62 ms | 53 ms | openrouter |
| Europe (Germany) | 99 ms | 99 ms | |
| South America (São Paulo) | 152 ms | 56 ms | openrouter |
| US (Central) | 39 ms | 58 ms |
Full details: google by region · openrouter by region.