--- title: "gateway vs aichat" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/adaline-gateway-vs-sigoden-aichat" tools: ["adaline-gateway", "sigoden-aichat"] --- # gateway vs aichat Neutral, constraint-first comparison with live GitHub stats. | | [gateway](/tools/adaline-gateway.md) | [aichat](/tools/sigoden-aichat.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Super SDK for calling over 300+ LLMs locally | All-in-one LLM CLI tool featuring Shell Assistant, Chat-REPL, RAG, AI Tools & Agents | | Stars | 600 | 10,222 | | Forks | 27 | 707 | | Open issues | 0 | 89 | | Language | TypeScript | Rust | | Adopt for | 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. | - | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks | Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, AI Agents | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [gateway](/tools/adaline-gateway.md) | [aichat](/tools/sigoden-aichat.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Active (82%) | Slowing (36%) | | Days since push | 28d | 134d | | Open issues (now) | 0 | 89 | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/adaline-gateway/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/sigoden-aichat/trust.md) | **Typed relationship:** gateway _(alternative)_ aichat Both AIChat and Adaline Gateway enable integration with over 20 LLM providers, allowing users to access a wide range of models through unified interfaces. ## Decision facts: gateway - **Pricing:** unknown - 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- - **Adopt for:** 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. ## Choose when ### Choose gateway if… - gateway is primarily TypeScript; aichat is Rust. - License: gateway is MIT, aichat is Apache-2.0. - 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-. - Both AIChat and Adaline Gateway enable integration with over 20 LLM providers, allowing users to access a wide range of models through unified interfaces. - Tags unique to gateway: llmops, openai, typescript, anthropic. - - You require a fully local execution environment, thus avoiding any internet dependency or proxy setup. ### Choose aichat if… - aichat is primarily Rust; gateway is TypeScript. - License: aichat is Apache-2.0, gateway is MIT. - Both AIChat and Adaline Gateway enable integration with over 20 LLM providers, allowing users to access a wide range of models through unified interfaces. - Tags unique to aichat: gemini, claude, function-calling, chatbot. - Also covers AI Agents. ## 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. ## When NOT to use aichat - Last GitHub push was 136 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 23, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on aichat. - Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. - 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. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between gateway and aichat? gateway: Super SDK for calling over 300+ LLMs locally. aichat: All-in-one LLM CLI tool featuring Shell Assistant, Chat-REPL, RAG, AI Tools & Agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose gateway over aichat? Choose gateway over aichat when gateway is primarily TypeScript; aichat is Rust; License: gateway is MIT, aichat is Apache-2.0; 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-; Both AIChat and Adaline Gateway enable integration with over 20 LLM providers, allowing users to access a wide range of models through unified interfaces; 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 aichat over gateway? Choose aichat over gateway when aichat is primarily Rust; gateway is TypeScript; License: aichat is Apache-2.0, gateway is MIT; Both AIChat and Adaline Gateway enable integration with over 20 LLM providers, allowing users to access a wide range of models through unified interfaces; Tags unique to aichat: gemini, claude, function-calling, chatbot; Also covers AI Agents. ### 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 aichat? Last GitHub push was 136 days ago (slowing maintenance, Feb 23, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on aichat. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic. 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 aichat more popular on GitHub? aichat has more GitHub stars (10,222 vs 600). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are gateway and aichat open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (gateway: MIT, aichat: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to gateway or aichat? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at /tools/adaline-gateway/alternatives and /tools/sigoden-aichat/alternatives (/tools/adaline-gateway/alternatives.md, /tools/sigoden-aichat/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-sigoden-aichat.md mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, gateway or aichat? gateway: Active. aichat: 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 aichat? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: gateway: /tools/adaline-gateway/trust; aichat: /tools/sigoden-aichat/trust. --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=adaline-gateway`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=adaline-gateway) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_