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Manifest

Freemium#18 of 34 in LLM Gateway Software

Manifest: A low-cost gateway for teams routing models across cloud, local, and custom endpoints. Ranked #18 of 34 in LLM Gateway Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams wanting an affordable self-hosted gateway.

7.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Small teams wanting an affordable self-hosted gateway
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$19/mo
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free self-hosting with Docker and unlimited agents
- Fallback chains, Autofix, routing, and spend controls
- Connects cloud providers, local models, and custom endpoints
Where it doesn't
- Pro is hosted on Manifest Cloud
- Community support on the Free plan is via Discord
- SSO, audit logs, and uptime SLA require Enterprise

Our verdict on Manifest

Manifest is an open-source LLM gateway for AI builders, teams, and platforms that need one endpoint for connecting models and providers. Its OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible endpoint can connect API keys, subscriptions, local models, and custom endpoints. Requests can be routed across models and providers, retried through fallback chains, repaired with Autofix, and monitored for cost, tokens, latency, and errors. The product is available through Manifest Cloud or as a self-hosted Docker deployment.

The Free plan provides Manifest Cloud or self-hosting with Docker, unlimited agents, all providers with no restrictions, Autofix, budget alerts and notifications, and community support through Discord. Pro costs $19 per month on monthly billing and adds Manifest Cloud hosting, unlimited routed requests, 365 days of dashboard retention, and basic support. Enterprise supports on-premise, VPC, or private cloud deployment, with multiple seats, team management, SSO / SAML, audit logs, custom retention, and a contractual uptime SLA. This structure makes the Free plan a practical starting point for small teams that can manage deployment themselves, while Pro favors teams that want hosted delivery.

Manifest’s strongest fit is for teams that need routing and operational controls without giving up access to local models or custom endpoints. Usage, cost, token, latency, and error monitoring provides visibility, while spend alerts and blocking limits per harness help control consumption. The single-endpoint approach can simplify applications connecting to multiple providers, and automatic fallback chains address provider or model failures. Teams needing self-hosting should stay with Free or evaluate Enterprise, since Pro is hosted on Manifest Cloud. Organizations requiring SSO / SAML, audit logs, team management, custom retention, or a contractual uptime SLA should choose Enterprise rather than the lower tiers.

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Manifest pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Manifest fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$19/mo
Provider count	Not verified
Fallback routing	Yes
Usage analytics	Yes
Self-hosted deployment	Yes
Budget controls	Yes
Virtual API keys	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Support	Community, Docs, Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	manifest.build
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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