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Routerly

Ch 057.3of 32 LLM Gateway Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Fallback routingYes
  4. 4Usage analyticsYes
  5. 5Self-hosted deploymentYes
  6. 6Budget controlsYes
  7. 7Virtual API keysYes
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Overview

Routerly is ranked #5 of 32 in LLM gateway software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Routerly plans and pricing

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Free self-hosted Free Free · Self-hosted · No markup on API calls · AGPL-3.0 routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on LLM gateway software

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Fallback routing
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Usage analytics
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Self-hosted deployment
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Budget controls
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Virtual API keys
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Facts

Product
Routerly is a self-hosted gateway between applications and AI providers that routes requests, tracks costs, and enforces budgets.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
Routing
Its routing engine uses up to nine configurable policies, including LLM selection, cost, health, performance, capability, context, budget, rate limits, and fairness.blog.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
API compatibility
It supports OpenAI and Anthropic wire formats with streaming, so clients can use Routerly by changing the base URL.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
Providers
Supported providers include OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Ollama, Mistral, Cohere, xAI, and custom HTTP endpoints.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
The site names Cursor, Open WebUI, OpenClaw, LangChain, and LlamaIndex as clients or frameworks that can connect to Routerly.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
Cost tracking
Routerly tracks per-token costs and supports built-in pricing presets and custom model pricing.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
Project isolation
Each project can have separate Bearer tokens, model pools, routing configuration, and budget limits.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
Security
The documentation says provider API keys and project tokens are AES-256 encrypted at rest, and user passwords are bcrypt-hashed.doc.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
Data handling
Routerly is self-hosted, and its maker says prompts and API keys stay on the user's infrastructure.blog.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
Storage and dependencies
Routerly stores configuration and usage records in JSON files and does not require an external database.doc.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
Deployment
The maker provides Docker and installer-based deployment, and says the installer supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
License and pricing
Routerly is free to self-host under the AGPL-3.0 license, and the site says it adds no markup to API calls.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users
The site describes Routerly as built for developers and use cases ranging from indie projects to enterprise deployments, including SaaS teams and local-first development.routerly.ai · 30 Sept 2026

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