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LLM Gateway Comparison — LiteLLM vs OpenRouter vs CF

In-depth comparison of LLM API gateways: LiteLLM (self-hosted proxy), OpenRouter (unified API), and Cloudflare AI Gateway (edge cache). Architecture, pricing, and when to use each.

介绍

Every team running LLM apps faces the same question: which gateway should sit between the app and the model providers? This guide compares the three big options — LiteLLM (self-hosted proxy), OpenRouter (unified API), and Cloudflare AI Gateway (edge caching). Covers architecture, pricing, features, and best-fit scenarios. Many production setups use two or three simultaneously.


Quick Use

Need Best pick
Self-hosted, full control LiteLLM
Fastest start, most models OpenRouter
Caching + cost reduction Cloudflare AI Gateway

Intro

Every team running LLM apps faces the same question: which gateway should sit between the app and the model providers? This guide compares the three big options — LiteLLM (self-hosted proxy), OpenRouter (unified API), and Cloudflare AI Gateway (edge caching). Covers architecture, pricing, features, and best-fit scenarios. Many production setups use two or three simultaneously.


Source & Thanks

Based on official docs and community benchmarks, updated April 2026.

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来源与感谢

Based on official docs and community benchmarks, updated April 2026.

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