Bifrost MCP Gateway
Open-source, self-hosted AI gateway with built-in MCP client and server support for connecting MCP tools to AI applications.
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[ We’re Open Source ]
The Fastest Enterprise
AI Gateway
Built for enterprise-grade reliability, governance, and scale.
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$npx @maximhq/bifrost
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Our numbers at a glance
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$Added_latency20 Micro-s
$Throughput5,000 req/s
$peak_Memory3.3 GB
[OVER 1,000+ TEAMS USE BIFROST]
[BENCHMARK]
50x faster than LiteLLM
(P99 latency) Bifrost vs LiteLLM at 500 RPS on identical hardware (beyond this, LiteLLM breaks with latency going up to 4 minutes)
(P99 latency) Bifrost vs LiteLLM at 500 RPS on identical hardware
(beyond this, LiteLLM breaks with latency going up to 4 minutes).
Memory Usage
68% LESS
Bifrost
LiteLLM
P99 Latency
54x faster
Bifrost
LiteLLM
Throughput
9.5x higher
Bifrost
LiteLLM
success rate
11.22% higher
Bifrost
LiteLLM
[Plug any model in]
Built for Real-World Scale
Compatible with all model SDKs, with outputs sent anywhere you need.
Governance
Organizations can manage budgets per team or virtual key, track audit logs and maintain access control via SSO.
MCP gateway
Built in MCP gateway to use all tools within the agent.
GUARDRAILS
Real-time model protection that blocks unsafe outputs, enforces compliance, and keeps your agents secure.
[quick setup]
Drop-in replacement for any AI SDK
Change just one line of code. Works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Vercel AI SDK, LangChain, and more.
AND MANY MORE
open AI.py AntHropic.py
LiteLLM.py Genai.py
COPY CODE
Drop in once, run everywhere.
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import os
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from openai import OpenAI
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client = OpenAI(
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api_key=os.environ.get("OPENAI_API_KEY"),
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base url ="https: //<your_bifrost_deployment_base_url>/openai",
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)
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response = client.chat.completions.create(
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model="gpt-4o-mini",
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messages=[
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{"role": "user", "content": "Hello world"}
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]
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)
[Build freely, Scale securely]
Production-ready features out of the box
Everything you need to deploy, monitor, and scale AI applications in production environments.
OSS Features Enterprise Features
01 Model Catalog
Access 8+ providers and 1000+ AI models from multiple providers through a unified interface. Also support custom deployed models!
02 Budgeting
Set spending limits and track costs across teams, projects, and models.
03 Provider Fallback
Automatic failover between providers ensures 99.99% uptime for your applications.
04 MCP Gateway
Centralize all MCP tool connections, governance, security, and auth. Your AI can safely use MCP tools with centralized policy enforcement. Bye bye chaos!
05 Virtual Key Management
Create different virtual keys for different use-cases with independent budgets and access control.
06 Unified Interface
One consistent API for all providers. Switch models without changing code.
07 Drop-in Replacement
Replace your existing SDK with just one line change. Compatible with OpenAI, Anthropic, LiteLLM, Google Genai, Langchain and more.
08 Built-in Observability
Out-of-the-box OpenTelemetry support for observability. Built-in dashboard for quick glances without any complex setup.
09 Community Support
Active Discord community with responsive support and regular updates.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Bifrost.
Need more support ? We’re here for you.
What is Bifrost?
Bifrost is the fastest open-source LLM gateway, introducing just 11 microseconds of overhead at 5k RPS on a t3.xlarge machine. Built for reliability, security, and scale, it provides a unified layer for managing model access, enforcing guardrails, and ensuring governance across AI systems.
How is my data protected?
Bifrost offers zero-touch in-VPC deployments, so no data ever leaves your environment or passes through Bifrost/Maxim servers.
Can Bifrost integrate with my existing AI stack?
Yes. Bifrost works seamlessly with all major LLM frameworks, APIs, and model providers — including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Mistral SDKs — as well as popular frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, and LiteLLM.
How much does Bifrost cost?
Bifrost is completely free and open source. For enterprise features and support, you can reach out to us at contact@getmaxim.ai or book a demo with us.
How can I get started with Bifrost?
You can get started with the open-source version in seconds: npx @maximhq/bifrost
If you’d like assistance with Enterprise Features or a guided demo, contact us at contact@getmaxim.ai or book a demo with us.
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