What it does
AxonHub is an AI gateway, a middle layer between your apps and AI providers. Apps written for one provider's software kit, such as OpenAI's or Anthropic's, can call models from other providers just by changing a setting.
It switches to a backup if a provider fails, spreads traffic, tracks every request and shows the cost of each one. It also has user permissions and usage limits for teams.
It is self-hosted and has a web dashboard for managing providers and prices.
Who it's for
Developers and teams who use several AI providers and want control over cost and reliability.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. It's a self-hosted service, typically set up with Docker. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Server
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Sends what you give it to an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
- What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
- More on staying safe