AI Gateway Comparisons

See how AI Gateway compares to other LLM proxy solutions and direct API access. All comparisons updated December 2025.

AI Gateway vs Portkey

Compare token-inclusive pricing ($99 with 3M tokens) vs platform-fee model ($49 + provider costs). Which saves more for your use case?

💰 Pricing Model 📊 Feature Parity 🎯 Best For

AI Gateway vs Helicone

Cost management with token inclusions vs observability-focused logging. Different tools for different priorities.

📈 Observability 💵 Cost Controls 🔄 Use Together?

AI Gateway vs LiteLLM

Self-hosted open source vs fully managed service. Compare DevOps overhead, included tokens, and total cost of ownership.

🏠 Self-Hosted ☁️ Managed ⚙️ DevOps Cost

AI Gateway vs Direct API Access

When does adding a gateway make sense? Compare simplicity of direct access with budget controls, tracking, and failover.

🎚️ Complexity 🛡️ Protection 💸 Bill Shock