# TensorZero vs TrueFoundry AI Gateway

**Leader by Vioscale score:** TrueFoundry AI Gateway

| Attribute | TensorZero | TrueFoundry AI Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 46.6 (21% (low)) | 60.9 (56% (medium)) |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 11,719 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A unified operations platform for LLM applications that provides infrastructure for routing API calls, tracking performance metrics, running experiments, and optimizing model and prompt configurations. Built as self-hosted open-source software designed for production-scale deployments. | An AI operations platform that enables organizations to connect to various language models and providers through a unified interface, with built-in features for dynamic model routing, cost optimization, rate limiting, and comprehensive observability. Supports deployment across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments with enterprise-grade compliance. |
| features.capabilities | `{"open_source":true,"pricing_model":"open-source-self-host","deployment_model":"self-hosted","openai_compatible_api":true,"virtual_key_management":true,"request_cost_observability":true}` | `{"open_source":true,"pricing_model":"usage-based-saas","rate_limiting":true,"deployment_model":"managed-SaaS","routing_strategy":"custom","automatic_failover":true,"budget_spend_controls":true,"guardrails_moderation":"via-integration","request_cost_observability":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Ollama"},{"name":"Slack"}]` | `[{"name":"Grafana"},{"name":"Datadog"},{"name":"Prometheus"},{"name":"OpenTelemetry"}]` |
| language.primary | Rust | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.tensorzero.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T11:02:53.667Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Developer","summary":"Free with usage-based overages","features":["Universal API","Model routing","Basic observability","Rate limiting"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For developers and teams experimenting with AI workflows","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro Plus","summary":"$2999/month","features":["Advanced data controls","Custom per-model pricing","RBAC","SSO","SOC2/HIPAA/GDPR compliance","SaaS deployment","Standard SLA"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2999,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For teams requiring strict data controls and advanced account management","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available with usage overages. Pro Plus at $2999/month. Enterprise available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.truefoundry.com/es/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T21:42:40.344Z","freeTrialDays":7,"startingPrice":{"amount":2999,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":2999,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 6 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.6.0","date":"2026-06-04T15:15:42Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.5.2","date":"2026-05-20T13:48:00Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.5.1","date":"2026-05-15T19:09:30Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.5.0","date":"2026-05-08T20:45:55Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.4.1","date":"2026-04-24T17:46:47Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.4.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.4.0","date":"2026-04-02T17:00:15Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.4.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.3.4","date":"2026-03-26T14:27:42Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.3.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.3.3","date":"2026-03-18T16:23:28Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.3.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.3.2","date":"2026-03-13T16:09:19Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.3.1","date":"2026-03-05T22:13:25Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.3.0","date":"2026-03-04T20:40:09Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.2.2","date":"2026-02-26T18:47:41Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.2.1","date":"2026-02-16T21:54:07Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.2.0","date":"2026-02-05T19:42:51Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.8","date":"2026-01-30T22:37:46Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.7","date":"2026-01-30T19:29:46Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.6","date":"2026-01-30T17:42:01Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.5","date":"2026-01-24T17:25:58Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.2","date":"2026-01-15T19:33:47Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/tensorzero/tensorzero/releases/tag/2026.1.1","date":"2026-01-14T18:46:55Z","type":"stable","version":"2026.1.1"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=tensorzero&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` | - |

## Capabilities (Llm Gateways)

| Capability | TensorZero | TrueFoundry AI Gateway |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Openai compatible API | ✓ | - |
| Automatic failover | - | ✓ |
| Routing strategy | - | Custom |
| Caching | - | - |
| Virtual key management | ✓ | - |
| Budget spend controls | - | ✓ |
| Rate limiting | - | ✓ |
| Guardrails moderation | - | Via integration |
| Request cost observability | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming support | - | - |
| Deployment model | Self hosted | Managed SaaS |
| Open source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Open source self host | Usage based saas |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:12:48.078Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*