Why Choose LLM Gateway Over OpenRouter?
Compare our open-source, self-hostable gateway — routing, analytics, and cost optimization included — against OpenRouter's hosted model marketplace.
Find the perfect fit
Compare LLM Gateway and OpenRouter features side by side
Why choose LLM Gateway?
LLM Gateway
OPEN & FLEXIBLE
From $0
Free core; hosting costs separate
OpenRouter
HOSTED MODEL MARKETPLACE
From $0
Credit-based pricing
Open-source license
What ships under an open-source license
Independent vendor
Who sets the roadmap, fees, and terms
Model catalog
Models and providers behind one API
Credits pricing
Pay-as-you-go with credits
Bring Your Own Keys
Use your own provider API keys
Self-hosting option
Self-host the core; infrastructure costs are separate
Real-time cost analytics
Detailed cost tracking for every request
Latency analytics
Real-time performance monitoring
Request-level insights
Granular analytics for each API call
Usage dashboard
Comprehensive usage metrics
Uptime SLA
Guaranteed uptime for managed instances
Failover support
Automatic failover to backup providers
Load balancing
Distribute requests across providers
Priority support
Dedicated support for paid plans
No credit card required • Self-host option available • Enterprise support available
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LLM Gateway vs OpenRouter
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