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gateway vs llmfit

gateway (Super SDK for calling over 300+ LLMs locally) vs llmfit (Right-size LLM models for your hardware with quality, speed, fit, and context scoring.) - live GitHub stats and typed graph relationships, not marketing.

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gateway

adaline/gateway

600pushed Jun 9, 2026
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llmfit

AlexsJones/llmfit

29kpushed Jul 8, 2026

Tagline

gateway
Super SDK for calling over 300+ LLMs locally
llmfit
Right-size LLM models for your hardware with quality, speed, fit, and context scoring.

Stars

gateway
600
llmfit
29k

Forks

gateway
27
llmfit
1.8k

Open issues

gateway
0
llmfit
55

Language

gateway
TypeScript
llmfit
Rust

Adopt for

gateway
Adaline Gateway is a comprehensive SDK for local deployment, capable of calling more than 300 language models with integrated features like batching, caching, and extensible plugins.
llmfit
Right-size language models to hardware with quality, speed & fit scores through TUI/CLI.

Persona

gateway
-
llmfit
-

Runtime

gateway
-
llmfit
-

License

gateway
MIT
llmfit
MIT License - permissive open-source license that allows users to modify, distribute and use the software in any context.

Last pushed

gateway
Jun 9, 2026
llmfit
Jul 8, 2026

Categories

gateway
LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving
llmfit
LLM Frameworks, Inference & Serving

Trust and health

Maintenance

gateway
Active (82%)
llmfit
Very active (96%)

Days since push

gateway
28d
llmfit
0d

Open issues (now)

gateway
0
llmfit
55

Owner type

gateway
Organization
llmfit
User

Full report

Typed relationship

gateway alternative llmfitadaline-gateway and llmfit both provide access to multiple LLMs, but adaline-gateway seems more focused on direct model calls while llmfit is about finding which models run efficiently.

Choose gateway if…

  • gateway is primarily TypeScript; llmfit is Rust.
  • Pricing: The repository description does not include pricing information. The software is available under the MIT license which allows for free usage but does not detail commercial support costs or enterprise-.
  • adaline-gateway and llmfit both provide access to multiple LLMs, but adaline-gateway seems more focused on direct model calls while llmfit is about finding which models run efficiently.
  • Tags unique to gateway: llmops, openai, typescript, anthropic.
  • - You require a fully local execution environment, thus avoiding any internet dependency or proxy setup.

When NOT to use gateway

  • - Your project depends on cloud-based API endpoints that require internet connectivity; Gateway operates fully locally and does not function as an online proxy.
  • - You do not need support from over 300 LLMs or the extensive feature set provided by Gateway, preferring a simpler SDK with fewer integrations.

Choose llmfit if…

  • llmfit is primarily Rust; gateway is TypeScript.
  • adaline-gateway and llmfit both provide access to multiple LLMs, but adaline-gateway seems more focused on direct model calls while llmfit is about finding which models run efficiently.
  • Tags unique to llmfit: skill, mlx, localai, gguf.
  • llmfit ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
  • - When you need a tool that evaluates hundreds of models and providers for compatibility with your specific system configurations using interactive text interfaces.

When NOT to use llmfit

  • - If your workflow only requires a visual dashboard as llmfit primarily offers text-based user interface options (TUI and CLI).
  • - When you primarily need a serving solution for local models, without the need for detailed hardware compatibility evaluation; tools like `llmserve` are more tailored to just running models.

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Common questions

What is the difference between gateway and llmfit?
gateway: Super SDK for calling over 300+ LLMs locally. llmfit: Right-size LLM models for your hardware with quality, speed, fit, and context scoring.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
When should I choose gateway over llmfit?
Choose gateway over llmfit when gateway is primarily TypeScript; llmfit is Rust; Pricing: The repository description does not include pricing information. The software is available under the MIT license which allows for free usage but does not detail commercial support costs or enterprise-; adaline-gateway and llmfit both provide access to multiple LLMs, but adaline-gateway seems more focused on direct model calls while llmfit is about finding which models run efficiently; Tags unique to gateway: llmops, openai, typescript, anthropic; - You require a fully local execution environment, thus avoiding any internet dependency or proxy setup.
When should I choose llmfit over gateway?
Choose llmfit over gateway when llmfit is primarily Rust; gateway is TypeScript; adaline-gateway and llmfit both provide access to multiple LLMs, but adaline-gateway seems more focused on direct model calls while llmfit is about finding which models run efficiently; Tags unique to llmfit: skill, mlx, localai, gguf; llmfit ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - When you need a tool that evaluates hundreds of models and providers for compatibility with your specific system configurations using interactive text interfaces.
When should I avoid gateway?
- Your project depends on cloud-based API endpoints that require internet connectivity; Gateway operates fully locally and does not function as an online proxy. - You do not need support from over 300 LLMs or the extensive feature set provided by Gateway, preferring a simpler SDK with fewer integrations.
When should I avoid llmfit?
- If your workflow only requires a visual dashboard as llmfit primarily offers text-based user interface options (TUI and CLI). - When you primarily need a serving solution for local models, without the need for detailed hardware compatibility evaluation; tools like `llmserve` are more tailored to just running models.
Is gateway or llmfit more popular on GitHub?
llmfit has more GitHub stars (29,206 vs 600). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
Are gateway and llmfit open source?
Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gateway: MIT, llmfit: MIT).
Where can I find alternatives to gateway or llmfit?
GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at /tools/adaline-gateway/alternatives and /tools/alexsjones-llmfit/alternatives (/tools/adaline-gateway/alternatives.md, /tools/alexsjones-llmfit/alternatives.md), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
Yes. The markdown twin at /compare/adaline-gateway-vs-alexsjones-llmfit.md mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
Which is better maintained, gateway or llmfit?
gateway: Active. llmfit: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
Where are the full trust reports for gateway and llmfit?
GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gateway: /tools/adaline-gateway/trust; llmfit: /tools/alexsjones-llmfit/trust.

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