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Arize AI vs LiteLLM vs Requesty vs Portkey
4 of 5Routers & Gateways · verified 13 Aug 2026
| Specification | Arize AI | LiteLLM | Requesty | Portkey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ML-grade rigour on the routing layer. | The self-hosted standard. | Lowest measured overhead. | Routing plus guardrails and compliance. |
| Added latency | Low | Self-hosted | 8ms P50 | 8–20ms |
| Hosting | Managed | Self | Managed | Both |
| Caching | — | Redis | — | Semantic |
| Category | Routers & Gateways | Routers & Gateways | Routers & Gateways | Routers & Gateways |
| Official | Arize ↗ | BerriAI ↗ | Requesty ↗ | Portkey ↗ |
Highlighted rows are where these differ.
LiteLLM
- Budget controls and Redis caching
- Zero marginal cost, you run it
Best for production.
Portkey
- Best caching implementation
- Prompt management and audit trail
Best for regulated teams.