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Jul 3, 2026 · Operations

When to Deploy an LLM Gateway? Complete Guide to Architecture, Routing, Cost, and Security

This article analyzes why direct SDK integration breaks down as LLM usage scales, outlines the governance problems a gateway solves—including unified interfaces, smart routing, failover, cost control, security, and observability—compares major open‑source and hosted gateway solutions, and provides step‑by‑step guidance for building, configuring, and operating a production‑grade LLM gateway.