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Guides · May 7, 2026 · 1 min read

What is an OpenAI-compatible API gateway?

A plain-language explanation of base URL compatibility, routing, failover, and unified billing for AI model APIs.

An OpenAI-compatible gateway keeps familiar SDK patterns while changing the base URL and model IDs behind the scenes.

What changes for developers

Developers keep the request shape they already know. The gateway handles provider routing, model availability, failover, and account-level billing.

Why teams use it

Teams reduce provider onboarding work and keep cost visibility in one account instead of spreading API keys, invoices, and operational checks across many vendors.