AI Gateway & LLM Observability
GatewaysFree plan availableAI
- LLM Request Routing
- Debugger & Replay
- Observability Dashboards
Best LiteLLM Alternatives in 2026
3 similar tools you can use instead of LiteLLM, with pricing and key features.
LiteLLM
Open-Source AI Gateway & LLM Proxy
LiteLLM is an open-source AI gateway and LLM proxy built for platform teams managing AI workloads. It sits in front of your AI stack to show who’s using which models, cap spend before it runs, and route each request to the right model, with self-hosted deployment in minutes and no credit card required.
- Routing & governance
- Self-hosted deployment
- Model and MCP integrations
- Observability & optimization
LiteLLM alternatives
The Unified Interface For Every Model
GatewaysFrom 5.5% / Pay-as-you-goAI
- Multi-model routing
- BYOK and credits
- API key management
Production Stack for Gen AI Builders
GatewaysFree plan availableAI
- AI Gateway
- Observability
- Guardrails
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LiteLLM?
LiteLLM is a Gateways tool: Open-Source AI Gateway & LLM Proxy. It has a free plan. It is open source. Key features include Routing & governance, Self-hosted deployment, Model and MCP integrations and Observability & optimization.
Are there free alternatives to LiteLLM?
Yes. Helicone and Portkey have a free plan. LiteLLM also has a free plan.
Which LiteLLM alternatives are paid-only?
OpenRouter: From 5.5% / Pay-as-you-go.
What’s a good LiteLLM alternative for dashboards and charts?
For dashboards and charts, start with Helicone (AI Gateway & LLM Observability).