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AI Gateways in 2026: None Mark Up Tokens, But Platform Fees Still Vary

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A 2026 pricing analysis of major AI gateways — including LLM Gateway, OpenRouter, Vercel, Cloudflare, Eden AI, Portkey, and LiteLLM — finds that none currently add a markup on top of provider token rates. Instead, gateways compete on platform or credit-loading fees, which typically range from free to around 5.5%. Hidden costs can still catch users off guard, including payment-processing surcharges on small top-ups and log-retention fees that scale with usage volume. Users can reduce costs further by bringing their own provider API keys, which eliminates platform fees on some gateways entirely. Self-hosting open-source options like LLM Gateway or LiteLLM removes platform fees altogether, though server and maintenance costs still apply.

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