BerriAI/litellm - GitHub vs MacGPT
Side-by-side comparison · Updated October 2026
| Description | LiteLLM is an AI gateway and Python SDK from Berrie AI Incorporated, published in the BerriAI GitHub repository. The SDK provides a common interface for model calls inside Python applications. The proxy gateway centralizes access for a team, with virtual keys, model routing, spend tracking, budgets and an administration interface. The official documentation lists support for more than 100 model providers. Supported endpoints and features vary by integration, so verify your model’s streaming, tool-calling, image, audio or embedding requirements. The router supports retries, fallbacks and load balancing; observability integrations can send request data to tools such as Langfuse, LangSmith and OpenTelemetry. LiteLLM also provides an MCP gateway. It can connect upstream servers using Streamable HTTP, SSE or stdio, expose tools through a fixed gateway endpoint, and scope access by key, team or organization. This requires configuring the upstream servers and authentication; the gateway does not automatically grant access to third-party tools. Agent-to-agent integrations are documented separately. The open-source offering has no software license fee for self-hosting. Code outside the enterprise directory is MIT-licensed, while enterprise code has separate terms. Enterprise pricing is quoted by annual gateway request capacity, deployment architecture and support needs, rather than a per-token license charge. Model-provider charges and infrastructure costs still apply. Enterprise adds controls and support such as SSO, SCIM, audit logs and service-level agreements. Compare New API for another self-hosted gateway with provider-channel management and usage accounting. Evaluate a representative workload, inspect request logging and secret handling, test budget and failure behavior, and decide whether SDK integration or a shared gateway best fits your application. | MacGPT is a native macOS app designed to provide quick access to ChatGPT directly from your menu bar. With a single click, users can initiate conversations with one of the leading AI language models. Note, to use MacGPT's native features, users need their own OpenAI API key, which is not included in the purchase. The app supports features like Global, Inline, and conversation mode, but requires macOS Ventura or newer. Updates and additional features are continually being rolled out for enhanced functionality. |
| Category | Developer Tools | ChatGPT Plugin |
| Rating | No reviews | No reviews |
| Pricing | Open Source | Paid |
| Starting Price | N/A | $20 |
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| Tags | AI gatewayPython SDKLLM routingMCP gatewayvirtual keys | macOSChatGPTmenu barOpenAI API key |
| Features | ||
| Python SDK for direct application integration | ||
| Shared AI proxy gateway and administration UI | ||
| More than 100 documented model-provider integrations | ||
| Virtual keys, users, teams, budgets and rate limits | ||
| Spend tracking and observability integrations | ||
| Router retries, fallbacks and load balancing | ||
| MCP gateway for Streamable HTTP, SSE and stdio upstreams | ||
| Key, team and organization MCP permissions | ||
| Separate enterprise identity, audit and support features | ||
| Global access to ChatGPT from anywhere on your Mac | ||
| Inline feature for text field integration | ||
| Menu bar access for quick conversation start | ||
| Conversation mode for hands-free chatting | ||
| Latest GPT-4o model support | ||
| Customizable keyboard shortcuts | ||
| One-time payment with free updates | ||
| Supports macOS Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma | ||
| Compatibility with OpenAI API | ||
| Additional macOS utilities available for enhanced functionality | ||
| View BerriAI/litellm - GitHub | View MacGPT | |
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