One front door that manages and sends AI requests to different models.
An AI Gateway is a school hallway monitor. Every AI request checks in there first. No sneaking past the clipboard.
It manages access, costs, and traffic. It sends each request to the right model.
API
An AI Gateway gives many model APIs one front door.
Routing
It uses rules to send each request to the right model.
LLMOps
It records calls and costs for LLMOps.