Comparison
litellm vs GPTRouter
Verdict
Pick litellm if litellm is a Rust core with a Python SDK that serves as an AI gateway for over 100 LLM APIs, offering features like 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 Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (892d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Oct 4, 2026 · deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | No public record from this source As of Sep 6, 2026 · openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- litellm
- The fastest, lightest AI Gateway
- GPTRouter
- Manage multiple LLMs and image models for reliable and fast responses
Stars
- litellm
- 59k
- GPTRouter
- 456
Forks
- litellm
- 12k
- GPTRouter
- 38
Open issues
- litellm
- 5.2k
- GPTRouter
- 10
Language
- litellm
- Python
- GPTRouter
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- litellm
- litellm is a Rust core with a Python SDK that serves as an AI gateway for over 100 LLM APIs, offering features like 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
- Other
- GPTRouter
- The MIT license applies to GPTRouter, offering permissive use with conditions only requiring preservation of copyright and license notices.
Last pushed
- litellm
- Sep 18, 2026
- GPTRouter
- Apr 10, 2024
Categories
- litellm
- Inference & Serving
- GPTRouter
- Inference & Serving, LLM Frameworks, Model Training
Trust and health
Maintenance
- litellm
- Very active (96%)
- GPTRouter
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- litellm
- 0d
- GPTRouter
- 892d
Open issues (now)
- litellm
- 5.2k
- GPTRouter
- 10
Stars delta
- litellm
- +3.8k (30d)
- GPTRouter
- +1 (30d)
Open issues delta
- litellm
- +578 (30d)
- GPTRouter
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- litellm
- Published findings
- GPTRouter
- No lockfile (source not queried)
deps.dev advisories
- litellm
- Not queried
- GPTRouter
- No lockfile (source not queried)
OpenSSF Scorecard
- litellm
- Not queried
- GPTRouter
- No public record from this source
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.
- 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, litellm, llm.
- When you need a fast and lightweight AI gateway that supports over 100 LLM APIs in OpenAI or native format.
When NOT to use litellm
- If you are working in an environment where Rust or Python is not supported or preferred.
- When you need a tool that is not focused on performance and lightweight operations, as litellm is optimized for speed and efficiency.
- If you require a tool that does not support a wide range of LLM APIs and providers, as litellm is designed to work with over 100 APIs.
- When you need a tool that does not offer cost tracking, guardrails, load balancing, and logging, as these are key features of litellm.
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: cohere, google-gemini, llama-index, llmops.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks, 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 Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (BerriAI/litellm) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (BerriAI/litellm) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub stars (Writesonic/GPTRouter) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Writesonic/GPTRouter) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Writesonic/GPTRouter) · observed Apr 10, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: litellm 59k · GPTRouter 456 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between litellm and GPTRouter?
- litellm: The fastest, lightest AI Gateway. 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; 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, litellm, llm; When you need a fast and lightweight AI gateway that supports over 100 LLM APIs in OpenAI or native format.
- 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: cohere, google-gemini, llama-index, llmops; Also covers LLM Frameworks, 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 you are working in an environment where Rust or Python is not supported or preferred. When you need a tool that is not focused on performance and lightweight operations, as litellm is optimized for speed and efficiency. If you require a tool that does not support a wide range of LLM APIs and providers, as litellm is designed to work with over 100 APIs. When you need a tool that does not offer cost tracking, guardrails, load balancing, and logging, as these are key features of litellm.
- 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 (59,051 vs 456). 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.