# bifrost vs OpenGateLLM

> Two self-hosted [LiteLLM alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/litellm), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | bifrost | OpenGateLLM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 39 in API Gateway | #24 of 39 in API Gateway |
| GitHub stars | 9 181 ✓ | 218 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +890 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 50 ✓ | 18 |
| Latest release | transports/v2.3.2 · 20 Oct 2026 | 0.9.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

bifrost scores 74/100 against 46/100 for OpenGateLLM, so it is the safer default.

bifrost ships more often: 50 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for OpenGateLLM.

If you want the quickest setup, bifrost is easier to run; OpenGateLLM needs more configuration.

bifrost is growing faster right now (+890 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bifrost](https://selfhost.directory/project/bifrost) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bifrost.md)
- [OpenGateLLM](https://selfhost.directory/project/opengatellm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opengatellm.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bifrost-vs-opengatellm