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LiteLLM is a self-hostable proxy that normalizes hundreds of LLM APIs behind an OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

SEC.01

What it does

  • 01OpenAI-compatible proxy
  • 02Self-host
  • 03Budgets and routing
  • 04Open source
SEC.02

Who it's for

Teams that want a gateway they operate themselves; used under OpenHands and many agent stacks.

PRICING

Pricing

Free OSS self-host; Enterprise quote-based. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

caveat · before you adopt

Enterprise licence is quote-based and priced by gateway scale, not per token; SSO is free up to 5 users.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is LiteLLM?

LiteLLM is a self-hostable proxy that normalizes hundreds of LLM APIs behind an OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

Who is LiteLLM for?

Teams that want a gateway they operate themselves; used under OpenHands and many agent stacks.

How much does LiteLLM cost?

Free OSS self-host; Enterprise quote-based. List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

Does LiteLLM run locally or in the cloud?

LiteLLM runs locally on your machine and in the vendor's cloud. Its interfaces are an API or protocol.

What are alternatives to LiteLLM?

Other model router entries in the catalog: OpenRouter. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the Model routers & gateways category page for tradeoffs.

What should I know before adopting LiteLLM?

Enterprise licence is quote-based and priced by gateway scale, not per token; SSO is free up to 5 users.