llm-gatewayvsOpenGateLLM
Two self-hosted LiteLLM alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| llm-gateway | OpenGateLLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 39 in API Gateway | #24 of 39 in API Gateway |
| GitHub stars | 1 715 | 218 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +57 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 18 |
| Latest release | v1.23.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | 0.9.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
llm-gateway scores 63/100 against 46/100 for OpenGateLLM, so it is the safer default.
llm-gateway ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for OpenGateLLM.
llm-gateway is growing faster right now (+57 stars in 30 days).
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