Why Choose LLM Gateway Over OpenRouter?
Compare our unified API gateway with advanced routing, analytics, and cost optimization against OpenRouter's basic proxy service.
Find the perfect fit
Compare LLM Gateway and OpenRouter features side by side
LLM Gateway
OPEN & LOWER FEES
From $0
Self-host free forever
OpenRouter
CLOSED & 5% fee
From $0
Credit-based pricing
Free tier
Get started without upfront costs
Pro plan pricing
Monthly subscription cost
Zero usage fees
No additional fees when using your own API keys
Self-hosting option
MIT-licensed, deploy on your infrastructure for free
Supported providers
Major LLM providers available
Total models
Number of models you can access
New model releases
How quickly new models are added
Custom provider integration
Add your own LLM providers
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
Dedicated infrastructure
Isolated compute resources
Custom SLAs
Tailored service level agreements
Volume discounts
Pricing discounts for high usage
On-premise deployment
Full control over your data and infrastructure
Why choose LLM Gateway?
No credit card required • Self-host option available • Enterprise support included