Tyk AI Gateway
Govern, Secure & Control your AI Gateway.
Overview
The Tyk AI Gateway is a component of the Tyk API Management platform that is specifically designed to address the challenges of managing AI services. It provides a centralized point of control for enforcing security policies, managing access, and monitoring the usage of LLMs and other AI models. Key features include prompt validation and sanitization, cost tracking and control, and the ability to route requests to different AI providers. The Tyk AI Gateway is built to be flexible and can be deployed in various environments, including on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid setup.
✨ Key Features
- Centralized AI governance and control
- Prompt validation and sanitization
- Cost tracking and budget enforcement
- Multi-provider AI routing
- Flexible deployment options
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on open-source and developer empowerment
- Flexible and language-agnostic
- Emphasis on security and governance
Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive and secure solution for governing and controlling access to AI services, with the flexibility of an open-source core.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Implementing a secure gateway to control access to sensitive AI models in a regulated industry
- Setting and enforcing budgets for different teams using various LLM services
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small projects that do not require the extensive governance and control features of a full API management platform
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more open and flexible approach compared to some of the more proprietary enterprise solutions, with a strong focus on developer experience.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Tyk Gateway is open-source and free. The AI Gateway is part of the paid plans.
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