LiteLLM
Unified interface to call 100+ LLM providers using OpenAI-compatible format
Pricing
- Python SDK
- 100+ LLM providers
- Unified interface
- Basic routing
- LLM Gateway
- Virtual keys
- Cost tracking
- Admin UI
- Load balancing
- Priority support
- Custom integrations
- Advanced security
- SLA guarantees
Key Features
- Single API for 100+ LLM providers
- OpenAI-compatible format
- Built-in retry and fallback logic
- Self-hosted proxy server
- Cost tracking and analytics
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Eliminates vendor lock-in across LLM providers
- Consistent interface reduces integration complexity
- Open source with active community
- Comprehensive provider support
- Built-in reliability features
Cons
- Additional abstraction layer may add latency
- Limited to text-based LLM interactions
- Requires separate deployment for proxy features
- Documentation could be more comprehensive
LiteLLM solves a real problem for developers working with multiple LLM providers by providing a unified interface. The open-source approach and extensive provider support make it valuable for avoiding vendor lock-in, though the abstraction comes with some complexity trade-offs.
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