Vercel AI Gateway
US · router
One endpoint and one bill across providers, wired into the Vercel AI SDK with automatic failover.
- Category
- router
- Free tier
- Yes
- OpenAI API
- Compatible
- Adds on top
- 0% - list price, including on bring-your-own-key
Margin over the underlying model price
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Frequently asked
Is Vercel AI Gateway OpenAI-compatible?
Yes. Vercel AI Gateway accepts the OpenAI chat-completions request shape, so most SDKs work by changing the base URL and API key.
Does Vercel AI Gateway have a free tier?
Yes - Vercel AI Gateway offers free usage, though limits and eligible models change frequently. Check the pricing page before relying on it.
How does Vercel AI Gateway charge?
Upstream price, BYO-key supported Margin over the underlying model price: 0% - list price, including on bring-your-own-key.