liteLLM

liteLLM

LiteLLM is a comprehensive LLM gateway that enables seamless management and access to over 100 language models in the OpenAI API format.

About liteLLM

LiteLLM serves as an advanced LLM gateway (OpenAI proxy) that streamlines authentication, load balancing, and expenditure tracking across more than 100 language models. It simplifies integration with APIs from providers like OpenAI, Azure, Cohere, Anthropic, Replicate, and Google. The platform ensures consistent output formats and handles exceptions uniformly across all models. Features include detailed logging, error tracking, cost management, batching, guardrails, model access control, budget monitoring, observability tools, rate limiting, prompt management, S3 logging, and pass-through endpoints, making it a versatile solution for managing diverse LLM environments.

How to Use

Integrate LiteLLM by making API calls using the chatGPT format with completion(model, messages). It guarantees consistent responses and handles exceptions uniformly. Deploy the open-source version or upgrade to LiteLLM Enterprise for advanced features.

Features

Comprehensive logging and error diagnostics
Configurable rate limiting
Access to 100+ LLMs via a unified gateway
OpenAI-compatible API interface
Advanced prompt management
Real-time cost and budget tracking
Reliable LLM fallbacks
Effective load balancing across models

Use Cases

Monitoring and controlling spending across multiple LLM providers
Implementing fallback mechanisms for enhanced reliability
Standardizing LLM API access within organizations
Providing developers with access to diverse language models

Best For

Platform engineersMLops professionalsData scientistsAI product managersSoftware developers

Pros

Enables detailed logging and error tracking
Provides comprehensive cost and budget management
Supports fallback strategies for high reliability
Maintains a consistent OpenAI API format
Simplifies multi-LLM integration
Available as open-source

Cons

Enterprise features require a paid plan
May cause minor performance overhead
Initial setup and configuration are necessary

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan for your needs. All plans include 24/7 support and regular updates.

Open Source

$0

Free to use and customize

Most Popular

Enterprise

Contact for Pricing

Ideal for large-scale deployment with support, SLAs, JWT authentication, SSO, and audit logs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about liteLLM

What is LiteLLM?
LiteLLM is a platform that manages model access, cost monitoring, and fallback options for over 100 LLMs using the OpenAI API format.
What are the main features of LiteLLM?
It offers cost tracking, budgeting, rate limiting, OpenAI-compatible API, fallback strategies, and comprehensive logging.
How does LiteLLM improve LLM management?
By standardizing API access, logging, and authentication, LiteLLM simplifies operational complexities and enhances reliability.
Can I deploy LiteLLM as open-source?
Yes, LiteLLM is available as an open-source platform for customization and integration.
Is LiteLLM suitable for enterprise use?
Absolutely. The enterprise version includes support, SLAs, authentication options, and audit logs for large-scale deployment.