Portkey
Unified access to LLMs via a single API.
At a glance
Starts at
$49 per month
Includes universal API, fallbacks, load balancing & more. Overages apply after 100k requests per plan.
Free tier
Yes, limited
Platforms
Web, API
Best for
AI teams ready for production.
Not for
Organizations with complex compliance needs
4.0 out of 5
Scored by a Toolio reviewer after real useOur verdict
Portkey provides unified access, observability and prompt management but may lack custom security controls. It’s not ideal for organizations needing fine-grained data residency guarantees or complex compliance needs.
✓What it does well
Unified APIAccess over 1,600 LLMs via a single unified API for easier management.
Real-time observabilityMonitor LLM behavior and catch anomalies proactively with real-time dashboards.
Prompt managementManage prompt templates, playgrounds, versioning and variables for consistent outputs.
✕Where it falls short
Custom security controlsDoes not support custom security controls or data residency guarantees.
Complex compliance requirementsNot suitable for organizations with complex compliance needs and high-volume production workloads.
Limited testing environmentFree plan not recommended for production; limited to prototyping and evaluation purposes.
Key features
AI GatewayUniversal API, fallbacks, load balancing, retries & more.
Prompt ManagementUnlimited prompt templates with versioning and variables.
GuardrailsLLM and partner guardrails for better control over outputs.
Custom Security ControlsSupports custom security controls and data residency guarantees