LLM Gateway
Route, manage, and analyze LLM requests across multiple providers with one API. Compatible with OpenAI format, includes usage analytics and performance monitoring.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/theopenco/llmgateway or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cloudflare AI Gateway.
Replaces 8 paid apps
up to $200/mo ($2,400/yr) in subscriptions
LLM Gateway FAQ
Common questions
Is LLM Gateway free and open source?+
LLM Gateway is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Route, manage, and analyze LLM requests across multiple providers with one API. Compatible with OpenAI format, includes usage analytics and performance monitoring.
What paid software does LLM Gateway replace?+
LLM Gateway serves as a free replacement for 8 paid SaaS applications: Cloudflare AI Gateway, Eden AI, Kong AI Gateway, Msty Nexus, OpenRouter, Requesty, Router, Vercel AI Gateway, saving up to $200/month ($2,400/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up LLM Gateway?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/theopenco/llmgateway or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with LLM Gateway?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cloudflare AI Gateway.