# LiteLLM

Open-source AI gateway and Python SDK providing a consistent interface across model providers.

- Company: LiteLLM
- Category: Platforms & Infrastructure
- Business model: Open (open weights/source)
- Availability: unknown
- Launched: Not recorded
- Tags: gateway, developer-tools
- Website: https://www.litellm.ai/
- Documentation: https://docs.litellm.ai/
- Pricing page: https://www.litellm.ai/pricing
- License: Not recorded
- Canonical URL: https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/litellm/
- Record updated: 2026-11-03

Typical uses include Routing of model API requests; Governance of AI usage and spending. Documented capabilities: OpenAI-format access to multiple model providers; Virtual keys, budgets and spend tracking; Request routing, fallbacks and observability callbacks.

## Key features

- OpenAI-format access to multiple model providers
- Virtual keys, budgets and spend tracking
- Request routing, fallbacks and observability callbacks

## Use cases

- Routing of model API requests
- Governance of AI usage and spending

## Pricing

The open-source gateway is free to self-host. Enterprise is licensed by annual request capacity, architecture and support rather than per model token; underlying model-provider charges and self-hosted infrastructure remain separate.

## FAQ

**Where does LiteLLM fit in a workflow?**

Open-source AI gateway and Python SDK providing a consistent interface across model providers. OpenAI-format access to multiple model providers.

**What costs and limits should I compare before choosing LiteLLM?**

The open-source gateway is free to self-host. Enterprise is licensed by annual request capacity, architecture and support rather than per model token; underlying model-provider charges and self-hosted infrastructure remain separate.

## Sources

- [LiteLLM — official product](https://www.litellm.ai/)
- [LiteLLM — official documentation and terms](https://docs.litellm.ai/)
- [LiteLLM — official documentation and terms](https://www.litellm.ai/pricing)

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Data from the [Global AI Product Index](https://globalaiproductindex.com/), licensed CC BY 4.0.