Honest comparison
PAI vs LiteLLM
Not a versus, really: LiteLLM is the BYOK model gateway inside every PAI device. If you want a raw self-hosted gateway and enjoy assembling the rest yourself, use LiteLLM directly — it's great. PAI is what you put around it when AI starts acting on your behalf.
| Feature | PAI (= LiteLLM + governance plane) | LiteLLM alone |
|---|---|---|
| Model routing, fallbacks, BYOK, cost tracking | ✅ (LiteLLM inside) | ✅ |
| Pies of you with roles, memory, channels | ✅ pre-built team, Telegram/WhatsApp | — |
| Approvals & autonomy levels per action class | ✅ | — |
| Tamper-evident signed audit chain | ✅ | — |
| Per-company memory with DB-enforced isolation | ✅ | — |
| Setup | One installer, instance-isolated | DIY |
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