AI Gateway & LLM Observability
GatewaysFree plan availableAI
- LLM Request Routing
- Debugger & Replay
- Observability Dashboards
Best Portkey Alternatives in 2026
3 similar tools you can use instead of Portkey, with pricing and key features.
Portkey
Production Stack for Gen AI Builders
Portkey helps AI teams take Gen AI models into production. It provides an integrated production stack—AI Gateway, Observability, Guardrails, Governance, and Prompt Management—designed for Gen AI builders and enterprise teams.
- AI Gateway
- Observability
- Guardrails
- Prompt Management
Portkey alternatives
Open-Source AI Gateway & LLM Proxy
GatewaysFree plan availableAIOpen Source
- Routing & governance
- Self-hosted deployment
- Model and MCP integrations
The Unified Interface For Every Model
GatewaysFrom 5.5% / Pay-as-you-goAI
- Multi-model routing
- BYOK and credits
- API key management
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portkey?
Portkey is a Gateways tool: Production Stack for Gen AI Builders. It has a free plan. Key features include AI Gateway, Observability, Guardrails and Prompt Management.
Are there free alternatives to Portkey?
Yes. Helicone and LiteLLM have a free plan. Portkey also has a free plan.
Is there an open-source alternative to Portkey?
Yes. LiteLLM is open source.
Which Portkey alternatives are paid-only?
OpenRouter: From 5.5% / Pay-as-you-go.
What’s a good Portkey alternative for dashboards and charts?
For dashboards and charts, start with Helicone (AI Gateway & LLM Observability).