Comparison
gateway vs 9router
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 9router if 9router is an AI gateway that connects multiple AI coding tools to free AI models via various providers, offering auto-fallback and token-saving capabilities.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gateway | 9router |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (52d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (7d since push) As of Sep 18, 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 Sep 18, 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 Sep 18, 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
- 9router
- Unlimited FREE AI coding with auto-fallback and token-saving features
Stars
- gateway
- 607
- 9router
- 29k
Forks
- gateway
- 26
- 9router
- 5.4k
Open issues
- gateway
- 2
- 9router
- 2.1k
Language
- gateway
- TypeScript
- 9router
- JavaScript
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.
- 9router
- 9router is an AI gateway that connects multiple AI coding tools to free AI models via various providers, offering auto-fallback and token-saving capabilities.
Persona
- gateway
- -
- 9router
- -
Runtime
- gateway
- -
- 9router
- -
License
- gateway
- MIT
- 9router
- MIT
Last pushed
- gateway
- Jul 29, 2026
- 9router
- Sep 10, 2026
Categories
- gateway
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- 9router
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gateway
- Steady (60%)
- 9router
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- gateway
- 52d
- 9router
- 7d
Open issues (now)
- gateway
- 2
- 9router
- 2.1k
Stars delta
- gateway
- +2 (30d)
- 9router
- +6.5k (30d)
Open issues delta
- gateway
- 0 (30d)
- 9router
- +921 (30d)
Owner type
- gateway
- Organization
- 9router
- User
Full report
- gateway
- Trust report
- 9router
- Trust report
Typed relationship
gateway alternative 9routerBoth Adaline Gateway and 9router offer functionalities for managing and interacting with LLMs, positioning them as alternatives in the AI toolset.
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · gateway: Node.js runtime · 9router: Node.js runtime
Choose gateway if…
- gateway is primarily TypeScript; 9router is JavaScript.
- Both Adaline Gateway and 9router offer functionalities for managing and interacting with LLMs, positioning them as alternatives in the AI toolset.
- Tags unique to gateway: ai, language-model, llm, llmops.
- Also covers Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks.
- When you need a fully local SDK that supports more than 300 LLMs with a unified interface.
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 9router if…
- 9router is primarily JavaScript; gateway is TypeScript.
- Both Adaline Gateway and 9router offer functionalities for managing and interacting with LLMs, positioning them as alternatives in the AI toolset.
- Tags unique to 9router: ai-gateway, chatgpt, claude, claude-code.
- Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools.
- 9router ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to maximize the use of your paid AI coding subscriptions by integrating with free fallback options.
When NOT to use 9router
- If you require a single, high-performance AI coding tool without the complexity of managing fallbacks and multiple providers.
- When you need a solution that does not involve setting up a local gateway and configuring endpoints for different AI models.
- If you are working in an environment where the use of free or fallback AI models is not acceptable due to security or compliance reasons.
- When you are looking for a tool that does not require manual configuration of API keys and endpoints for each AI model you wish to use.
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 (decolua/9router) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (decolua/9router) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (decolua/9router) · observed Sep 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gateway 607 · 9router 29k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gateway and 9router?
- gateway: Super SDK for calling over 300 LLMs with a unified interface. 9router: Unlimited FREE AI coding with auto-fallback and token-saving features. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gateway over 9router?
- Choose gateway over 9router when gateway is primarily TypeScript; 9router is JavaScript; Both Adaline Gateway and 9router offer functionalities for managing and interacting with LLMs, positioning them as alternatives in the AI toolset; Tags unique to gateway: ai, language-model, llm, llmops; Also covers Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks; When you need a fully local SDK that supports more than 300 LLMs with a unified interface.
- When should I choose 9router over gateway?
- Choose 9router over gateway when 9router is primarily JavaScript; gateway is TypeScript; Both Adaline Gateway and 9router offer functionalities for managing and interacting with LLMs, positioning them as alternatives in the AI toolset; Tags unique to 9router: ai-gateway, chatgpt, claude, claude-code; Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools; 9router ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to maximize the use of your paid AI coding subscriptions by integrating with free fallback options.
- 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 9router?
- If you require a single, high-performance AI coding tool without the complexity of managing fallbacks and multiple providers. When you need a solution that does not involve setting up a local gateway and configuring endpoints for different AI models. If you are working in an environment where the use of free or fallback AI models is not acceptable due to security or compliance reasons. When you are looking for a tool that does not require manual configuration of API keys and endpoints for each AI model you wish to use.
- Is gateway or 9router more popular on GitHub?
- 9router has more GitHub stars (29,223 vs 607). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gateway and 9router open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gateway: MIT, 9router: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to gateway or 9router?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gateway alternatives and 9router alternatives (gateway markdown twin, 9router 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 9router?
- gateway: Steady. 9router: 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 9router?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gateway trust report; 9router trust report.