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New API vs Portkey Gateway
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| Fact | New API | Portkey Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 49k | 13k |
| Latest | v1.0.0-rc.41 | v1.15.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-05-25 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 12 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 54 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace OpenRouter. Alternatives to OpenRouter →
PartialNew APIOne OpenAI-compatible API over many providers, with users, quotas and usage billing. You bring the provider keys.
PartialPortkey GatewayRouting, retries and fallbacks across many providers through one API. You bring the provider keys.
New API
- v1.0.0-rc.412026-09-30> [!IMPORTANT]
- v1.0.0-rc.402026-09-21> [!IMPORTANT]
- v1.0.0-rc.392026-09-20v1.0.0-rc.39 - Task Plugins & Quota Settings
- v1.0.0-rc.382026-09-18v1.0.0-rc.38 — Responses WebSocket & Request Policies
- v1.0.0-rc.372026-09-11v1.0.0-rc.37- Pricing Configuration, Task Plugins, and Passkey
New API
✓ signed The latest release, v1.0.0-rc.41, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Portkey Gateway
✓ signed The latest release, v1.15.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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