Comparison
gateway vs openlm
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 openlm if openLM is a flexible Python library designed to interface with various Language Model frameworks similarly to the OpenAI API.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | gateway | openlm |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (52d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1219d since push) As of Sep 20, 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 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 11, 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
- openlm
- OpenAI-compatible Python client for calling any LLM
Stars
- gateway
- 607
- openlm
- 368
Forks
- gateway
- 26
- openlm
- 22
Open issues
- gateway
- 2
- openlm
- 1
Language
- gateway
- TypeScript
- openlm
- Python
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.
- openlm
- OpenLM is a flexible Python library designed to interface with various Language Model frameworks similarly to the OpenAI API.
Persona
- gateway
- -
- openlm
- -
Runtime
- gateway
- -
- openlm
- -
License
- gateway
- MIT
- openlm
- MIT License
Last pushed
- gateway
- Jul 29, 2026
- openlm
- May 19, 2023
Categories
- gateway
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- openlm
- LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- gateway
- Steady (60%)
- openlm
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- gateway
- 52d
- openlm
- 1219d
Open issues (now)
- gateway
- 2
- openlm
- 1
Stars delta
- gateway
- +2 (30d)
- openlm
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- gateway
- Organization
- openlm
- User
OSV dependency advisories
- gateway
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- openlm
- Published findings
Full report
- gateway
- Trust report
- openlm
- Trust report
Choose gateway if…
- gateway is primarily TypeScript; openlm is Python.
- Tags unique to gateway: ai, ai-agents, anthropic, language-model.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- 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 openlm if…
- openlm is primarily Python; gateway is TypeScript.
- Requirements: Installation is as simple as using pip to install the openlm package..
- Tags unique to openlm: cohere, huggingface.
- Use when you want to seamlessly integrate different LLM frameworks, like Hugging Face or Cohere, under a uniform interface similar to OpenAI’s.
When NOT to use openlm
- Avoid when you require maximum performance optimization specific to one LLM framework, as using an intermediary library like OpenLM might introduce additional overhead.
- Not suitable if you are strictly working with models that do not have Python support or don't fit within the frameworks supported by OpenLM.
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 (r2d4/openlm) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (r2d4/openlm) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (r2d4/openlm) · observed May 19, 2023
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: gateway 607 · openlm 368 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between gateway and openlm?
- gateway: Super SDK for calling over 300 LLMs with a unified interface. openlm: OpenAI-compatible Python client for calling any LLM. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose gateway over openlm?
- Choose gateway over openlm when gateway is primarily TypeScript; openlm is Python; Tags unique to gateway: ai, ai-agents, anthropic, language-model; Also covers Inference & Serving; When you need a fully local SDK that supports more than 300 LLMs with a unified interface.
- When should I choose openlm over gateway?
- Choose openlm over gateway when openlm is primarily Python; gateway is TypeScript; Requirements: Installation is as simple as using pip to install the openlm package.; Tags unique to openlm: cohere, huggingface; Use when you want to seamlessly integrate different LLM frameworks, like Hugging Face or Cohere, under a uniform interface similar to OpenAI’s.
- 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 openlm?
- Avoid when you require maximum performance optimization specific to one LLM framework, as using an intermediary library like OpenLM might introduce additional overhead. Not suitable if you are strictly working with models that do not have Python support or don't fit within the frameworks supported by OpenLM.
- Is gateway or openlm more popular on GitHub?
- gateway has more GitHub stars (607 vs 368). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are gateway and openlm open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gateway: MIT, openlm: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to gateway or openlm?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at gateway alternatives and openlm alternatives (gateway markdown twin, openlm 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 openlm?
- gateway: Steady. openlm: Dormant. 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 openlm?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gateway trust report; openlm trust report.