Comparison
gateway vs free-llm-api-keys
Verdict
Pick gateway if adaline Gateway is a production-grade, fully local Super SDK that supports over 300 LLMs with a unified interface, including features like batching, retries, caching, and OpenTelemetry integration; pick free-llm-api-keys if free-llm-api-keys provides access to free API keys for various large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Grok, updated multiple times daily, without the.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gateway | free-llm-api-keys |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (52d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Jul 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Jul 8, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 9, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- gateway
- Super SDK for calling over 300 LLMs with a unified interface
- free-llm-api-keys
- Free LLM API keys for GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok
Stars
- gateway
- 607
- free-llm-api-keys
- 3.2k
Forks
- gateway
- 26
- free-llm-api-keys
- 362
Open issues
- gateway
- 2
- free-llm-api-keys
- 5
Language
- gateway
- TypeScript
- free-llm-api-keys
- -
Adopt for
- gateway
- Adaline Gateway is a production-grade, fully local Super SDK that supports over 300 LLMs with a unified interface, including features like batching, retries, caching, and OpenTelemetry integration.
- free-llm-api-keys
- free-llm-api-keys provides access to free API keys for various large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, and Grok, updated multiple times daily, without the need for a credit card or user注册.
Persona
- gateway
- -
- free-llm-api-keys
- -
Runtime
- gateway
- -
- free-llm-api-keys
- -
License
- gateway
- MIT
- free-llm-api-keys
- MIT
Last pushed
- gateway
- Jul 29, 2026
- free-llm-api-keys
- Jul 8, 2026
Categories
- gateway
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- free-llm-api-keys
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gateway
- Steady (60%)
- free-llm-api-keys
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- gateway
- 52d
- free-llm-api-keys
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- gateway
- 2
- free-llm-api-keys
- 5
Stars delta
- gateway
- +2 (30d)
- free-llm-api-keys
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- gateway
- 0 (30d)
- free-llm-api-keys
- Unknown
Owner type
- gateway
- Organization
- free-llm-api-keys
- User
Full report
- gateway
- Trust report
- free-llm-api-keys
- Trust report
Choose gateway if…
- Tags unique to gateway: ai-agents, anthropic, language-model, llm.
- When you need a fully local SDK that supports more than 300 LLMs with a unified interface.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 29, 2026).
When NOT to use gateway
- If you are looking for a cloud-based service, as Adaline Gateway is fully local and not a proxy.
- When you need support for a specific LLM that is not among the 300+ supported by Adaline Gateway.
- If you do not require or want the complexity of a fully featured SDK with extensive customization options.
- When you prefer a simpler, less extensible solution for calling LLMs.
Choose free-llm-api-keys if…
- Pricing: The service provides free API keys, but advises users interested in higher availability to contact alistaitsacle@gmail.com..
- Requirements: No credit card or registration required.; All keys compatible with the OpenAI SDK..
- Tags unique to free-llm-api-keys: api-key, chatgpt, claude, deepseek.
- Ideal for developers who want free access to LLM APIs for prototyping or testing purposes.
When NOT to use free-llm-api-keys
- Not recommended for production-grade applications that require consistent and reliable API service, as keys have limited budgets and lifespans of 24-48 hours.
- Avoid relying on this tool for projects with high user traffic or frequent requests due to strict rate limits (e.g., 5 RPM).
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (adaline/gateway) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (adaline/gateway) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (adaline/gateway) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 30, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (alistaitsacle/free-llm-api-keys) · observed Oct 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (alistaitsacle/free-llm-api-keys) · observed Oct 1, 2026
- Last push (alistaitsacle/free-llm-api-keys) · observed Jul 8, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Oct 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 9, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gateway 607 · free-llm-api-keys 3.2k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gateway and free-llm-api-keys?
- gateway: Super SDK for calling over 300 LLMs with a unified interface. free-llm-api-keys: Free LLM API keys for GPT-5.5, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Grok. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gateway over free-llm-api-keys?
- Choose gateway over free-llm-api-keys when Tags unique to gateway: ai-agents, anthropic, language-model, llm; When you need a fully local SDK that supports more than 300 LLMs with a unified interface; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 29, 2026).
- When should I choose free-llm-api-keys over gateway?
- Choose free-llm-api-keys over gateway when Pricing: The service provides free API keys, but advises users interested in higher availability to contact alistaitsacle@gmail.com.; Requirements: No credit card or registration required.; All keys compatible with the OpenAI SDK.; Tags unique to free-llm-api-keys: api-key, chatgpt, claude, deepseek; Ideal for developers who want free access to LLM APIs for prototyping or testing purposes.
- When should I avoid gateway?
- If you are looking for a cloud-based service, as Adaline Gateway is fully local and not a proxy. When you need support for a specific LLM that is not among the 300+ supported by Adaline Gateway. If you do not require or want the complexity of a fully featured SDK with extensive customization options. When you prefer a simpler, less extensible solution for calling LLMs.
- When should I avoid free-llm-api-keys?
- Not recommended for production-grade applications that require consistent and reliable API service, as keys have limited budgets and lifespans of 24-48 hours. Avoid relying on this tool for projects with high user traffic or frequent requests due to strict rate limits (e.g., 5 RPM).
- Is gateway or free-llm-api-keys more popular on GitHub?
- free-llm-api-keys has more GitHub stars (3,176 vs 607). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gateway and free-llm-api-keys open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gateway: MIT, free-llm-api-keys: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to gateway or free-llm-api-keys?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gateway alternatives and free-llm-api-keys alternatives (gateway markdown twin, free-llm-api-keys markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, gateway or free-llm-api-keys?
- gateway: Steady. free-llm-api-keys: 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 free-llm-api-keys?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gateway trust report; free-llm-api-keys trust report.