LLM Inference Gateways and Routing Layers
NirantK · x · 2026-07-18
This post highlights an underrated trend: Inference/Gateway/Router.
It points out several relevant products and solutions:
- Inference and Gateways: Baseten, Together, Fireworks
- Routing/Aggregation Layers: OpenRouter, LiteLLM, Portkey / Palo Alto Networks
- Products with Routing Capabilities: Droid, OpenCode, Cline, Pi
The core message is that AI applications aren't just about the models themselves; model routing, gateways, and orchestration layers will also become crucial infrastructure.
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