See how the Gateway compares to other AI cost management tools and going direct. All comparisons updated March 2026.
$49/mo with 5M tokens included vs $49 + you pay AI providers separately. Gateway is cheaper at every volume level.
Cost management with token inclusions vs observability-focused logging. Different tools for different priorities.
Self-hosted open source vs fully managed service. Compare DevOps overhead, included tokens, and total cost of ownership.
When does adding a gateway make sense? Compare simplicity of direct access with budget controls, tracking, and failover.