Comparison
gateway vs magentic
Verdict
Pick gateway when gateway is primarily TypeScript; magentic is Python; pick magentic when magentic is primarily Python; gateway is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gateway | magentic |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Slowing (121d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- gateway
- The only fully local production-grade Super SDK that provides a simple, unified, and powerful interface for calling more than 200+ LLMs.
- magentic
- Seamlessly integrate LLMs as Python functions
Stars
- gateway
- 599
- magentic
- 2.4k
Forks
- gateway
- 27
- magentic
- 127
Open issues
- gateway
- 0
- magentic
- 49
Language
- gateway
- TypeScript
- magentic
- Python
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.
- magentic
- -
Persona
- gateway
- -
- magentic
- -
Runtime
- gateway
- -
- magentic
- -
License
- gateway
- MIT
- magentic
- MIT
Last pushed
- gateway
- Jul 11, 2026
- magentic
- Mar 11, 2026
Categories
- gateway
- AI Agents, LLM Frameworks, Developer Tools
- magentic
- LLM Frameworks, AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gateway
- Very active (96%)
- magentic
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- gateway
- 0d
- magentic
- 121d
Open issues (now)
- gateway
- 0
- magentic
- 49
Owner type
- gateway
- Organization
- magentic
- User
Full report
- gateway
- Trust report
- magentic
- Trust report
Choose gateway if…
- gateway is primarily TypeScript; magentic is Python.
- 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-.
- Tags unique to gateway: llmops, openai, anthropic, prompt-engineering.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- - 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 magentic if…
- magentic is primarily Python; gateway is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to magentic: magenta, chatgpt, gpt, agentic.
- More GitHub stars (2.4k vs 599) - visibility, not fit.
When NOT to use magentic
- Last GitHub push was 122 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 11, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on magentic.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
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 Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (adaline/gateway) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (adaline/gateway) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (jackmpcollins/magentic) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (jackmpcollins/magentic) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (jackmpcollins/magentic) · observed Mar 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gateway 599 · magentic 2.4k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gateway and magentic?
- gateway: The only fully local production-grade Super SDK that provides a simple, unified, and powerful interface for calling more than 200+ LLMs.. magentic: Seamlessly integrate LLMs as Python functions. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gateway over magentic?
- Choose gateway over magentic when gateway is primarily TypeScript; magentic is Python; 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-; Tags unique to gateway: llmops, openai, anthropic, prompt-engineering; Also covers Developer Tools; - You require a fully local execution environment, thus avoiding any internet dependency or proxy setup.
- When should I choose magentic over gateway?
- Choose magentic over gateway when magentic is primarily Python; gateway is TypeScript; Tags unique to magentic: magenta, chatgpt, gpt, agentic; More GitHub stars (2.4k vs 599) - visibility, not fit.
- 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 magentic?
- Last GitHub push was 122 days ago (slowing maintenance, Mar 11, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on magentic. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Is gateway or magentic more popular on GitHub?
- magentic has more GitHub stars (2,412 vs 599). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gateway and magentic open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gateway: MIT, magentic: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to gateway or magentic?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gateway alternatives and magentic alternatives (gateway markdown twin, magentic 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 magentic?
- gateway: Very active. magentic: Slowing. 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 magentic?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gateway trust report; magentic trust report.