Comparison
aisix vs LLM-Hub
Verdict
Pick aisix when aisix is primarily Rust; LLM-Hub is C++; pick LLM-Hub when lLM-Hub is primarily C++; aisix is Rust.
Markdown twin · aisix alternatives · LLM-Hub alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | aisix | LLM-Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 4d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 4d · 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
- aisix
- Open-source AI gateway for LLMs & AI agents
- LLM-Hub
- Local AI Assistant on your phone
Stars
- aisix
- 64
- LLM-Hub
- 491
Forks
- aisix
- 9
- LLM-Hub
- 103
Open issues
- aisix
- 77
- LLM-Hub
- 31
Language
- aisix
- Rust
- LLM-Hub
- C++
Adopt for
- aisix
- AISIX is a Rust-native AI gateway designed for routing and managing traffic to various AI providers
- LLM-Hub
- -
Persona
- aisix
- -
- LLM-Hub
- -
Runtime
- aisix
- -
- LLM-Hub
- -
License
- aisix
- AISIX is available under the Apache License, Version 2.0 which allows you to freely use, modify, and distribute it with proper attribution
- LLM-Hub
- Other
Last pushed
- aisix
- Jul 15, 2026
- LLM-Hub
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- aisix
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving
- LLM-Hub
- AI Agents, Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- aisix
- 77
- LLM-Hub
- 31
Owner type
- aisix
- Organization
- LLM-Hub
- User
Full report
- aisix
- Trust report
- LLM-Hub
- Trust report
Choose aisix if…
- aisix is primarily Rust; LLM-Hub is C++.
- License: aisix is Apache-2.0, LLM-Hub is Other.
- Pricing: The open-source core (AISIX Gateway) can be used for free. For advanced features like team governance, budgets, and audit dashboard access, the AISIX Cloud is available on a managed SaaS model..
- Requirements: Requires etcd running to store configurations; Self-hosted setup requires Docker Compose for local testing with example configuration files.
- Tags unique to aisix: ai-agents, llm-gateway, observability, openai-compatible.
- aisix ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need an OpenAI-compatible API that can route requests to multiple LLM providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and Bedrock
When NOT to use aisix
- If you require a fully managed service with minimal setup and configuration since AISIX requires self-hosting or connecting to AISIX Cloud for management features
- For projects preferring dynamic languages over statically compiled binaries, given that AISIX is built in Rust and ships as one static binary
Choose LLM-Hub if…
- LLM-Hub is primarily C++; aisix is Rust.
- License: LLM-Hub is Other, aisix is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to LLM-Hub: ai, gemma3, gemma3n, gemma4.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use LLM-Hub
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- 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.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (api7/aisix) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (api7/aisix) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (api7/aisix) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (timmyy123/LLM-Hub) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (timmyy123/LLM-Hub) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (timmyy123/LLM-Hub) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: aisix 64 · LLM-Hub 491 (synced Jul 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between aisix and LLM-Hub?
- aisix: Open-source AI gateway for LLMs & AI agents. LLM-Hub: Local AI Assistant on your phone. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose aisix over LLM-Hub?
- Choose aisix over LLM-Hub when aisix is primarily Rust; LLM-Hub is C++; License: aisix is Apache-2.0, LLM-Hub is Other; Pricing: The open-source core (AISIX Gateway) can be used for free. For advanced features like team governance, budgets, and audit dashboard access, the AISIX Cloud is available on a managed SaaS model.; Requirements: Requires etcd running to store configurations; Self-hosted setup requires Docker Compose for local testing with example configuration files; Tags unique to aisix: ai-agents, llm-gateway, observability, openai-compatible; aisix ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need an OpenAI-compatible API that can route requests to multiple LLM providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and Bedrock.
- When should I choose LLM-Hub over aisix?
- Choose LLM-Hub over aisix when LLM-Hub is primarily C++; aisix is Rust; License: LLM-Hub is Other, aisix is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to LLM-Hub: ai, gemma3, gemma3n, gemma4; Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When should I avoid aisix?
- If you require a fully managed service with minimal setup and configuration since AISIX requires self-hosting or connecting to AISIX Cloud for management features For projects preferring dynamic languages over statically compiled binaries, given that AISIX is built in Rust and ships as one static binary
- When should I avoid LLM-Hub?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. 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.
- Is aisix or LLM-Hub more popular on GitHub?
- LLM-Hub has more GitHub stars (491 vs 64). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are aisix and LLM-Hub open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (aisix: Apache-2.0, LLM-Hub: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to aisix or LLM-Hub?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at aisix alternatives and LLM-Hub alternatives (aisix markdown twin, LLM-Hub 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, aisix or LLM-Hub?
- aisix: Very active. LLM-Hub: 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 aisix and LLM-Hub?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: aisix trust report; LLM-Hub trust report.