Bifrost
High-performance AI gateway from Maxim that unifies 20+ LLM providers behind one OpenAI-compatible API and acts as an MCP and agent gateway.
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About Bifrost
Bifrost is listed in our agent infra category and is aimed at builders. High-performance AI gateway from Maxim that unifies 20+ LLM providers behind one OpenAI-compatible API and acts as an MCP and agent gateway. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-20.
What is Bifrost?
Bifrost, from Maxim AI, is an open-source AI gateway that puts more than 20 providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex and others) behind one OpenAI-compatible API. It starts with one npx or Docker command and includes a web UI for configuration and monitoring.
It adds automatic failover, load balancing, semantic caching, virtual keys and budgets, and also works as an MCP gateway. The maker says it adds under 200 microseconds of overhead at 5,000 requests per second.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-20. Official site: getmaxim.ai.
Who is Bifrost for?
Teams running LLM apps or agents in production who want one fast gateway for routing, failover and spend control.
Bifrost at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: maximhq/bifrost · 8,988 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- One OpenAI-compatible API for 20+ providers
- Failover, load balancing and semantic caching
- Virtual keys and budgets
- MCP gateway
- Web UI, runs via npx or Docker
Bifrost FAQ
What is Bifrost?
Bifrost, from Maxim AI, is an open-source AI gateway that puts more than 20 providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex and others) behind one OpenAI-compatible API. It starts with one npx or Docker command and includes a web UI for configuration and monitoring.
Who is Bifrost for?
Teams running LLM apps or agents in production who want one fast gateway for routing, failover and spend control.
Is Bifrost free?
Bifrost's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Bifrost open source?
Yes. Bifrost is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Bifrost?
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