# llm-gateway 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.

| | 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 | +55 ✓ | +0 |
| 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 (+55 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/llm-gateway-vs-opengatellm