Comparison
litellm vs GPTRouter
Verdict
Pick litellm if litellm is a Python SDK and Proxy Server that facilitates the interaction with over 100 LLM APIs, offering features such as cost tracking, guardrails, load balancing, and logging; pick GPTRouter if gPTRouter is notable for TypeScript and handles multiple LLMs and image models like OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, Dall-E, SDXL with improved reliability and speed.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | litellm | GPTRouter |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (862d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- litellm
- Python SDK and Proxy Server for calling multiple LLM APIs
- GPTRouter
- Manage multiple LLMs and image models for reliable and fast responses
Stars
- litellm
- 55k
- GPTRouter
- 455
Forks
- litellm
- 10k
- GPTRouter
- 38
Open issues
- litellm
- 4.6k
- GPTRouter
- 10
Language
- litellm
- Python
- GPTRouter
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- litellm
- litellm is a Python SDK and Proxy Server that facilitates the interaction with over 100 LLM APIs, offering features such as cost tracking, guardrails, load balancing, and logging.
- GPTRouter
- GPTRouter is notable for TypeScript and handles multiple LLMs and image models like OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, Dall-E, SDXL with improved reliability and speed.
Persona
- litellm
- -
- GPTRouter
- -
Runtime
- litellm
- -
- GPTRouter
- -
License
- litellm
- The licensing terms for LiteLLM are provided under a license type categorized as 'Other'; details of the exact license should be referenced directly from its source.
- GPTRouter
- The MIT license applies to GPTRouter, offering permissive use with conditions only requiring preservation of copyright and license notices.
Last pushed
- litellm
- Aug 1, 2026
- GPTRouter
- Apr 10, 2024
Categories
- litellm
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks
- GPTRouter
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- litellm
- Very active (96%)
- GPTRouter
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- litellm
- 0d
- GPTRouter
- 862d
Open issues (now)
- litellm
- 4.6k
- GPTRouter
- 10
Stars delta
- litellm
- Unknown
- GPTRouter
- 0 (30d)
Open issues delta
- litellm
- Unknown
- GPTRouter
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- litellm
- Published findings
- GPTRouter
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- litellm
- Trust report
- GPTRouter
- Trust report
Typed relationship
litellm alternative GPTRouterGPTRouter and LiteLLM both serve as gateways for connecting to various language models (LLMs), offering fallbacks and performance optimizations.
Choose litellm if…
- litellm is primarily Python; GPTRouter is TypeScript.
- License: litellm is Other, GPTRouter is MIT.
- Pricing: While the core functionality is provided free, specific extended features might require a paid plan..
- Requirements: Requires Docker.
- GPTRouter and LiteLLM both serve as gateways for connecting to various language models (LLMs), offering fallbacks and performance optimizations.
- Tags unique to litellm: ai-gateway, bedrock, llm, openai.
- When you need to integrate multiple LLM (Language Learning Modelling) APIs into your application across different providers like Bedrock, Azure, OpenAI, VertexAI, Cohere, Anthropic, Sagemaker, Hugging
When NOT to use litellm
- If your project only requires interaction with a single LLM API and basic functionalities, litellm may be overkill.
Choose GPTRouter if…
- GPTRouter is primarily TypeScript; litellm is Python.
- License: GPTRouter is MIT, litellm is Other.
- Pricing: GPTRouter is open-source under the MIT License. However, costs might arise from using associated models like OpenAI or Anthropic..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM.
- GPTRouter and LiteLLM both serve as gateways for connecting to various language models (LLMs), offering fallbacks and performance optimizations.
- Tags unique to GPTRouter: anthropic, cohere, google-gemini, langchain.
- Also covers Model Training.
- When your project requires seamless integration of different language models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Azure and demands reliability and fast response times.
When NOT to use GPTRouter
- Avoid using GPTRouter if your project strictly uses Python without the flexibility to adopt TypeScript, as it may hinder seamless integration.
- If your application exclusively focuses on a single LLM or image model provider lacking the need for managing multiple providers, consider alternatives more focused in scope and potentially lighter.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (BerriAI/litellm) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (BerriAI/litellm) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (BerriAI/litellm) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Writesonic/GPTRouter) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (Writesonic/GPTRouter) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- Last push (Writesonic/GPTRouter) · observed Apr 10, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: litellm 55k · GPTRouter 455 (synced Aug 1, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between litellm and GPTRouter?
- litellm: Python SDK and Proxy Server for calling multiple LLM APIs. GPTRouter: Manage multiple LLMs and image models for reliable and fast responses. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose litellm over GPTRouter?
- Choose litellm over GPTRouter when litellm is primarily Python; GPTRouter is TypeScript; License: litellm is Other, GPTRouter is MIT; Pricing: While the core functionality is provided free, specific extended features might require a paid plan.; Requirements: Requires Docker; GPTRouter and LiteLLM both serve as gateways for connecting to various language models (LLMs), offering fallbacks and performance optimizations; Tags unique to litellm: ai-gateway, bedrock, llm, openai; When you need to integrate multiple LLM (Language Learning Modelling) APIs into your application across different providers like Bedrock, Azure, OpenAI, VertexAI, Cohere, Anthropic, Sagemaker, Hugging.
- When should I choose GPTRouter over litellm?
- Choose GPTRouter over litellm when GPTRouter is primarily TypeScript; litellm is Python; License: GPTRouter is MIT, litellm is Other; Pricing: GPTRouter is open-source under the MIT License. However, costs might arise from using associated models like OpenAI or Anthropic.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; GPTRouter and LiteLLM both serve as gateways for connecting to various language models (LLMs), offering fallbacks and performance optimizations; Tags unique to GPTRouter: anthropic, cohere, google-gemini, langchain; Also covers Model Training; When your project requires seamless integration of different language models such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Azure and demands reliability and fast response times.
- When should I avoid litellm?
- If your project only requires interaction with a single LLM API and basic functionalities, litellm may be overkill.
- When should I avoid GPTRouter?
- Avoid using GPTRouter if your project strictly uses Python without the flexibility to adopt TypeScript, as it may hinder seamless integration. If your application exclusively focuses on a single LLM or image model provider lacking the need for managing multiple providers, consider alternatives more focused in scope and potentially lighter.
- Is litellm or GPTRouter more popular on GitHub?
- litellm has more GitHub stars (55,221 vs 455). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are litellm and GPTRouter open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (litellm: Other, GPTRouter: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to litellm or GPTRouter?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at litellm alternatives and GPTRouter alternatives (litellm markdown twin, GPTRouter 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, litellm or GPTRouter?
- litellm: Very active. GPTRouter: 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 litellm and GPTRouter?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: litellm trust report; GPTRouter trust report.