# LLM Gateway: Free Open Source Alternative to Cloudflare AI Gateway, Eden AI, Kong AI Gateway

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/llm-gateway
Last updated: 2026-11-07

LLM Gateway (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Cloudflare AI Gateway, Eden AI, Kong AI Gateway, Msty Nexus. Route, manage, and analyze LLM requests across multiple providers with one API. Compatible with OpenAI format, includes usage analytics and performance monitoring.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: LLM Gateway
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://llmgateway.io
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/theopenco/llmgateway
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 1.7k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/theopenco/llmgateway or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cloudflare AI Gateway.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (8)
Replacing these paid tools with LLM Gateway saves up to $200/mo ($2,400/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cloudflare AI Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/cloudflare-ai-gateway) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Cloudflare AI Gateway vs LLM Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cloudflare-ai-gateway-vs-llm-gateway) |
| [Eden AI](https://caniforkit.com/eden-ai) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Eden AI vs LLM Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/vs/eden-ai-vs-llm-gateway) |
| [Kong AI Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/kong-ai-gateway) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Kong AI Gateway vs LLM Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/vs/kong-ai-gateway-vs-llm-gateway) |
| [Msty Nexus](https://caniforkit.com/msty-nexus) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Msty Nexus vs LLM Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/vs/msty-nexus-vs-llm-gateway) |
| [OpenRouter](https://caniforkit.com/openrouter) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare OpenRouter vs LLM Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/vs/openrouter-vs-llm-gateway) |
| [Requesty](https://caniforkit.com/requesty) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Requesty vs LLM Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/vs/requesty-vs-llm-gateway) |
| [Router](https://caniforkit.com/router) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Router vs LLM Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/vs/router-vs-llm-gateway) |
| [Vercel AI Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/vercel-ai-gateway) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Vercel AI Gateway vs LLM Gateway](https://caniforkit.com/vs/vercel-ai-gateway-vs-llm-gateway) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using LLM Gateway?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cloudflare AI Gateway.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)