Apache APISIX vs vLLM Semantic Router
| Apache APISIX | vLLM Semantic Router | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | |
| Supported protocols | HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP, WebSocket, gRPC, MQTT, HTTP/3, Dubbo | |
| Authentication methods | API key, JWT, Basic Authentication, OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect, HMAC, LDAP, CAS, Keycloak, Casdoor, forward authentication, multi-auth | |
| Rate limiting | Yes | |
| Request transformation | Yes | |
| Fallback routing | No | |
| Usage analytics | Yes | |
| Self-hosted deployment | Yes |
Listed together in Best LLM Gateway Software