What It Does
LiteLLM is a powerful AI gateway that simplifies access to over 100 large language models (LLMs) for developers and teams.
It handles everything from model integration and fallback management to spend tracking and logging-making it easy to scale AI usage while keeping costs and operations under control.
Key Features
- Model Access & Fallbacks: Seamlessly switch between LLM providers like OpenAI, Azure, Bedrock, and more.
- Spend Tracking & Budgets: Monitor usage per key, user, team, or organization with detailed logs.
- OpenAI-Compatible API: Standardized interface across all supported LLMs for easy integration.
- Rate Limiting & Guardrails: Control usage limits and enforce safety rules for models.
- Prompt Management: Format prompts for different models automatically.
- Observability & Logging: Integrates with S3, GCS, Langfuse, Arize, and OpenTelemetry for full tracking.
- Enterprise Features: JWT auth, SSO, audit logs, custom SLAs, and cloud or on-prem deployment.
Who Is LiteLLM For?
- Platform & Dev Teams: Quickly provide developers access to multiple LLMs without manual setup.
- Enterprises: Standardize model access, control costs, and track usage across teams.
- AI-Heavy Companies: Netflix, Lemonade, and RocketMoney show how LiteLLM helps manage Day 0 access to new LLMs.
- Developers Integrating Multiple LLMs: Avoid headaches from different APIs, rate limits, or data logging.
- Budget-Conscious Teams: Track spend accurately across various AI services.
Final Thoughts
LiteLLM is a must-have for teams that rely on multiple AI models. By combining cost tracking, standardized APIs, and fallback management, it saves time, reduces complexity, and gives teams a clear picture of AI usage.
Whether you’re a startup or a large enterprise, LiteLLM makes scaling AI simple and efficient.
