What is an AI Gateway, and how is it different from direct API integration?

An AI Gateway is a neutral, third-party API management layer that lets engineering teams integrate multiple AI models through a single interface — supporting flexible switching, unified usage monitoring, and cost management, without being locked into a single vendor. Compared to integrating directly with a single model’s API, a Gateway is better suited for applications […]

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An AI Gateway is a neutral, third-party API management layer that lets engineering teams integrate multiple AI models through a single interface — supporting flexible switching, unified usage monitoring, and cost management, without being locked into a single vendor. Compared to integrating directly with a single model’s API, a Gateway is better suited for applications that need multiple models running in parallel or the flexibility to switch later.