Bifrost
High-performance AI gateway unifying 23+ providers behind one OpenAI-compatible API.
Apache-2.0, with failover, load balancing and a built-in web UI.
Bifrost is an AI gateway that puts 23+ providers behind one OpenAI-compatible API. It suits teams who want a self-hosted router with automatic failover and a web UI for configuration.
What it is
Run it with npx or Docker, open the web UI on port 8080, add provider keys, and call /v1/chat/completions. It provides automatic failover and load balancing across providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock and Google Vertex.
Who it's for
It suits developers who want a fast self-hosted gateway. It does not suit buyers who want a managed marketplace, and some capabilities such as clustering and adaptive load balancing are in separate enterprise deployments.
Key features
OpenAI-compatible API
One endpoint for 23+ providers.
Automatic failover
Reroute when a provider fails.
Load balancing
Spread traffic across keys and providers.
Built-in web UI
Configure providers at localhost:8080.
One-command start
npx or docker run, no config file first.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- It starts with a single npx or Docker command.
- A web UI handles provider setup.
- Apache-2.0 licensing covers commercial use.
- Release cadence is frequent.
Where it falls short
- Clustering, guardrails and some load balancing sit in enterprise deployments.
- You host and secure it yourself.
- 23+ providers is fewer than catalogue-based gateways such as LiteLLM.
Pricing & license
Bifrost is free under Apache-2.0. The README mentions enterprise private deployments with extra features but shows no price; the open-source gateway costs only your hosting.
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FAQ
How many providers does it support?
The README says 23+ providers behind one OpenAI-compatible API.
Is it free?
The gateway is Apache-2.0; the README also describes paid enterprise deployments.
Do I need a config file?
The README says it starts with zero configuration and is set up in the web UI.
