Alternative to LiteLLM

A LiteLLM alternative

LiteLLM is an open-source proxy you self-host. Zylo is a managed, hosted alternative — one key, one bill and built-in features, with nothing to run.

Last updated June 5, 2026

Why consider Zylo

No infrastructure. Nothing to deploy, scale or keep online.
One key, one bill across seven providers instead of a key per provider.
Built-in web-extract and local payments.
Same OpenAI-compatible interface, so your code stays portable.

Switch in two lines

Keep the OpenAI SDK — point it at Zylo and pick any model id.

Python

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(api_key="ZYLO_KEY", base_url="https://api.zyloai.net/v1")

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="claude-opus-4.8",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello from Zylo!"}],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)

Frequently asked questions

When is a hosted gateway better than LiteLLM?

When you would rather ship than run and patch a proxy, and you do not want to manage a separate key per provider. LiteLLM is better when you need self-hosting or custom control.

Can I move from LiteLLM to Zylo without rewriting code?

Yes. Both are OpenAI-compatible, so switching is mostly changing the base URL in your client.

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