ToolRoute
ToolRoute: A hosted router that executes third-party tools across MCP, A2A, and OpenAI formats. Ranked #7 of 21 in Tool Calling by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams needing a hosted, multi-protocol tool router.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams needing a hosted, multi-protocol tool router
- Free planYes
- Paid from$29/mo
- Protocol supportMulti_protocol
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Routes natural-language requests to tools and executes them through one API.
- Supports MCP Streamable HTTP, Google A2A, and OpenAI function calling.
- Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and popular agent frameworks.
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to basic tools and test keys.
- Some providers require you to bring your own API keys.
- Enterprise costs $299 per month, well above the Pro plan.
Our verdict on ToolRoute
ToolRoute is a hosted gateway for AI agents and applications that need to call third-party tools. It provides a unified API endpoint and can route a natural-language request to a tool for execution. Developers can connect through REST, MCP Streamable HTTP, Google A2A, or OpenAI function-calling format. Its cloud deployment suits teams that want a managed routing layer rather than a tool router they host themselves, while solo developers can start with the free plan.
The protocol and integration breadth is central to ToolRoute’s fit. It supports MCP, A2A, and OpenAI function calling, with integrations including Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Agents SDK, LangChain, CrewAI, and AutoGen. API key balance and usage history endpoints provide operational visibility, and supported providers can use bring-your-own-key credentials. This makes ToolRoute relevant when an application needs to connect across agent frameworks and protocol formats through a common endpoint. Teams needing only one specific tool or a self-hosted deployment may find this hosted, multi-protocol layer unnecessary.
Pricing starts with Free at $0 per month, which includes basic tools access, community support, and test keys only. Pro is $29 per month and adds all master-pool tools, BYOK for premium providers, priority routing, usage analytics, email support, and $5 per month in included credits. Enterprise is $299 per month, adding custom adapters, dedicated support and an SLA, and $50 per month in included credits alongside the master-pool tools, BYOK, and priority routing. Plans include request limits and credits. Choose Pro if analytics and production-oriented routing features suit the workload; Enterprise is for teams that need custom adapters and dedicated support. The free tier is a straightforward starting point, but test keys only constrain its role to evaluation.
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ToolRoute fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $29/mo |
| Protocol support | Multi_protocol |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Tool-choice control | Automatic |
| Parallel tool calls | Not verified |
| Structured outputs | Not verified |
| Authentication methods | Api_key |
| Call observability | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Community, Email |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Agents SDK, LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | toolroute.ai |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
ToolRoute integrations
ToolRoute lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Claude Code
- Cursor
- OpenAI Agents SDK
- LangChain
- CrewAI
- AutoGen
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