Manifest
8.7#1 in llm gatewaysFrom $19 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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YoloRouter
7.5#5 in llm gateway softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Manifest | YoloRouter |
|---|---|---|
| Notable news | Axios reported on May 18, 2023 that the separate Manifest Cyber startup raised a $6 million seed round and announced DHS and Air Force contracts. | Release v0.2.8 on October 11, 2026 added session observability and replay, capability enforcement, admin audit and media playground APIs. |
| Observability | Usage views show spending, selected models, token consumption and failed requests for each harness. | The console reports token and cost KPIs, usage breakdowns and full per-attempt request logs with CSV export. |
| Product | Manifest is an open-source LLM gateway that routes requests, provides fallbacks, repairs failing requests with Autofix, and tracks spending. | YoloRouter is an OpenAI-compatible AI model routing gateway that routes requests across multiple AI providers. |
| Security | Manifest states that data in transit uses TLS, passwords are hashed, and Gateway provider credentials are encrypted with AES-256-GCM. | Upstream keys are encrypted at rest with AES-256. |
Manifest plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$19 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
YoloRouter plans
- Self-hostedFree
Pick Manifest if…
Manifest suits AI builders, teams, startups, and platforms or providers that need to route model requests and track inference use. Self-hosting may suit users who want an offline gateway without an account.
Pick YoloRouter if…
YoloRouter is designed for teams already shipping AI features that need multi-model access, provider failover, cost optimization, quota management, or request observability. It also suits teams seeking a self-hosted gateway with access controls.