Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| not listed | ? | APIs & models | |
| not listed | yes | APIs & models | |
| od 0,20 USD | ? | APIs & models | |
| 2 USD input / 10 USD output | no | APIs & models | |
| 0,75 USD | ? | APIs & models | |
| 0,10 USD | ? | APIs & models | |
| 0.50 USD | no | APIs & models | |
| 20 USD/mo | yes | APIs & models |
Each alternative in short
1. Cline
Open-source AI coding agent for editors, terminal and SDK that plans and executes multi-file code changes with any model.
Yes, there is a free plan. The open source extension is free for individual developers; you pay only for AI inference, either with your own API keys or via the Cline provider.
2. Amazon Bedrock
Managed AWS platform for building generative AI applications and agents at production scale, with access to foundation models from multiple providers.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
3. Claude Platform (Anthropic API)
API and managed agent infrastructure for developers and enterprises building and running AI agents in production with Claude models.
No - according to the vendor, it is paid only.
4. Google AI Studio
Browser-based workspace for developers to prototype with Gemini and other Google AI models, then move the same work to production via the Gemini API.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
5. OpenAI Platform
Developer platform for building applications with the OpenAI API, aimed at software developers.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
6. Fireworks AI
Inference and training platform for open and custom AI models, for teams building production apps, coding tools, and agents.
No - according to the vendor, it is paid only.
7. Ollama
Runs open AI models locally or in the cloud via an API, for developers and teams wanting privacy and control.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan includes running models locally, starter usage credits, and access to starter models. Adding credits unlocks all models.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to AI Gateway?
The most popular option in the same category is Cline. See the comparison table above.