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Bifrost vs Requesty vs Portkey
3 of 5Routers & Gateways · verified 13 Aug 2026
| Specification | Bifrost | Requesty | Portkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | Newer open-source gateway. | Lowest measured overhead. | Routing plus guardrails and compliance. |
| Added latency | Self-hosted | 8ms P50 | 8–20ms |
| Hosting | Self | Managed | Both |
| Caching | — | — | Semantic |
| Category | Routers & Gateways | Routers & Gateways | Routers & Gateways |
| Official | Maxim ↗ | Requesty ↗ | Portkey ↗ |
Highlighted rows are where these differ.
Portkey
- Best caching implementation
- Prompt management and audit trail
Best for regulated teams.