ChinaSo vs OpenRouter for DeepSeek
| ChinaSo | OpenRouter | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Chinese LLMs specialty line | 300+ models, multi-provider |
| Best when | Most traffic is DeepSeek/Qwen/GLM | You switch models often |
| Pricing shape | Dedicated gateway rates | Pass-through + credit fee |
| Narrative | Direct flight to Chinese models | Airport hub |
Use OpenRouter for broad exploration. Use ChinaSo when Chinese models are your production default and you want a focused overseas on-ramp.