Introducing the AI Gateway
Vercel just shipped a multi-model abstraction layer. Developers can now swap between ~100 AI models without rewriting code.
Why it matters
Vercel's AI Gateway removes vendor lock-in for developers by enabling seamless model switching, load balancing, and failover across ~100 providers—lowering switching costs and helping teams capitalize on rapidly improving model economics.
The key facts
10 to know~100 AI models supported
Handles authentication, usage tracking, and future billing
Free during alpha with rate limits tied to Vercel plan tier
Pay-as-you-go pricing planned for GA
Load balancing and failover capabilities included
Built on AI SDK 5 (open source, provider-agnostic)
Supports text, images, audio modalities
Tool calling, structured outputs, streaming, retries supported
Bring-your-own-key support planned
Published May 20, 2025 (very recent)
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