# Unify vs Vercel AI Gateway

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Unify

| Attribute | Unify | Vercel AI Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 66.1 (73% (medium)) | 33.1 (60% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A platform for deploying AI assistants that communicate through voice and chat interfaces with persistent memory and task management, runnable locally via Docker or through a hosted cloud service. It is indexed under Llm Gateways.","source":"https://unify.ai","question":"What is Unify?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Unify offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $75 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://unify.ai/pricing","question":"Is Unify free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Unify supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://unify.ai","question":"What platforms does Unify support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Unify can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://unify.ai","question":"Can Unify be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 18 integrations for Unify, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, Outlook, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Stripe and Zendesk, plus 10 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://unify.ai","question":"What does Unify integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Unify. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Unify not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://unify.ai/security","question":"What security certifications does Unify have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Unify is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United Kingdom and the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://unify.ai/pricing","question":"Where is Unify available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A managed gateway service that consolidates access to various AI models from different providers through a unified interface, automatically routing requests to optimize costs while offering centralized budget management and usage analytics. It is indexed under Llm Gateways.","source":"https://vercel.com/docs/pricing","question":"What is Vercel AI Gateway?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Vercel AI Gateway supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://vercel.com/docs/pricing","question":"What platforms does Vercel AI Gateway support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Vercel AI Gateway, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://vercel.com/docs/pricing","question":"Can Vercel AI Gateway be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Vercel AI Gateway, including OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceXAI, Google Gemini, Cohere, AssistLoop and Vercel AI SDK. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://vercel.com/docs/pricing","question":"What does Vercel AI Gateway integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA for Vercel AI Gateway. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Vercel AI Gateway not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://vercel.com/blog/category/security","question":"What security certifications does Vercel AI Gateway have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Vercel AI Gateway is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://vercel.com/docs/pricing","question":"Where is Vercel AI Gateway available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A platform that updates agent model weights based on feedback and production outcomes, enabling agents to improve over time rather than remaining frozen after deployment. | AI Gateway provides a single integration point for routing requests to multiple AI model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, and others) through an OpenAI-compatible API. It includes budget controls, unified billing, usage tracking, and automatic failover to ensure reliable access to language models. |
| features.capabilities | `{"caching":"semantic","open_source":true,"pricing_model":"usage-based-saas","deployment_model":"managed-SaaS","streaming_support":true,"budget_spend_controls":true,"virtual_key_management":true,"request_cost_observability":true}` | `{"open_source":false,"pricing_model":"usage-based-saas","deployment_model":"managed-SaaS","routing_strategy":"custom","streaming_support":true,"automatic_failover":true,"budget_spend_controls":true,"openai_compatible_api":true,"virtual_key_management":true,"request_cost_observability":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3,000 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Microsoft 365"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"Discord"},{"name":"SMS"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"OpenAI","native":true,"category":"llm"},{"name":"Anthropic","native":true,"category":"llm"},{"name":"DeepSeek","native":true,"category":"llm"},{"name":"Deepgram","native":true,"category":"voice"},{"name":"LiveKit","native":true,"category":"voice"},{"name":"Teams","native":true,"category":"chat"},{"name":"Microsoft Workspace","native":true,"category":"productivity"}]` | `[{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Anthropic"},{"name":"SpaceXAI"},{"name":"Google Gemini"},{"name":"Cohere"},{"name":"AssistLoop"},{"name":"Vercel AI SDK"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free starter credits, expires after one week","features":["All features included"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free credits to get started","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$75/month, monthly or annual billing","features":["All features","Shared credit pool","Unlimited team members"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":75,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Shared workspace credits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing and terms","features":["Custom pricing","SSO and audit logs","DPA/BAA","Data residency options","Dedicated support","Custom billing terms"],"description":"Custom contract with compliance and dedicated support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free to start with starter credits. $75/month for Team plan with no per-seat charges. Usage-based credit model.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://unify.ai/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T11:06:19.561Z","startingPrice":{"amount":75,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"usage","summary":"Usage-based pricing with no platform markup; invoicing available with no payment processing fees","currency":"USD","sourceUrl":"https://vercel.com/docs/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T11:08:31.437Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | high | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":75,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://vercel.com/docs/cdn-security/security-headers |

## Capabilities (Llm Gateways)

| Capability | Unify | Vercel AI Gateway |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Openai compatible API | - | ✓ |
| Automatic failover | - | ✓ |
| Routing strategy | - | Custom |
| Caching | Semantic | - |
| Virtual key management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Budget spend controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rate limiting | - | - |
| Guardrails moderation | - | - |
| Request cost observability | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deployment model | Managed SaaS | Managed SaaS |
| Open source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pricing model | Usage based saas | Usage based saas |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:19:21.734Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*