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LiteLLM vs OpenRouter
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Open Source
LiteLLM
A Python SDK and a self-hosted proxy, the LiteLLM AI Gateway, that let apps call more than 100 model providers through one OpenAI-format API, with virtual keys, budgets, fallbacks and spend tracking.
Apps and SaaS
OpenRouter
The unified interface for LLMs.
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| Measure | LiteLLM | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise DNA source review | Reviewed by Enterprise DNA editorial | Not checked yet |
| Latest version | 1.106.4 (for 25 Oct 2026) | Not checked yet |
| GitHub stars | 59,647 | Not checked yet |
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