2 alternatives
2 LiteLLM alternatives, all with a free plan (2026)
The closest alternatives to LiteLLM in November 2026 are OpenRouter and Portkey.
2 agents compared · 2 with a free plan · prices checked 29 October 2026
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LiteLLM and its alternatives at a glance
| Agent | Best for | Starts at | Better than LiteLLM at | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiteLLM | Platform teams operating production AI across models, agents and MCP tools | Free source | 29 October 2026 | |
| OpenRouter | Developers building model-flexible AI products across providers | Free | How it meters | 29 October 2026 |
| Portkey | AI teams running production applications across multiple LLM providers | Free, then $49 a month source | How it meters | 29 October 2026 |
Closest alternatives to LiteLLM
The ones people open most here come first, then the closest matches. How we check
- From Free
One OpenAI-compatible API that routes across hundreds of models and providers.
Why it's on this listHow it meters: YesInference is usage-metered per input and output token at each provider's posted model rate.
Trade-offs- Data residency: Partly ↗
- From Free
An open-source AI gateway that unifies model access with governance and LLM observability.
Why it's on this listHow it meters: YesThe paid Production plan bills monthly, with a stated request-overage charge after its included recorded-log allowance.
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What are the best alternatives to LiteLLM?
OpenRouter and Portkey are the closest. They share the most of LiteLLM's features.
What is the cheapest alternative to LiteLLM?
All 2 have a free plan: OpenRouter and Portkey.
When were these prices checked?
On 29 October 2026, each read on the maker's own pricing page.
Sources and method
Closest first: most of LiteLLM's features, then the fewest gaps. How we check
Every price here was read on the maker's own pricing page.
- LiteLLM: litellm.ai/pricing, checked 29 October 2026
- Portkey: portkey.ai/pricing, checked 29 October 2026
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