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KeyC vs LiteLLM
LiteLLM is powerful self-hosted infra. KeyC is the managed spend-control layer — live in minutes, not sprints of DevOps.
| Capability | KeyC | LiteLLM |
|---|---|---|
| Time to first governed request | Minutes (signup + 2-line SDK) | Hours–days (deploy + ops) |
| Virtual keys + hard budgets | First-class | DIY / config-heavy |
| Per-client cost reports | Dashboard built-in | Build your own |
| Hosting & HA | Managed | You own Redis, DB, upgrades |
| Prompt storage | Never | Depends on your logging |
| Best for | Teams & agencies needing control | Platform teams owning the proxy |
Many customers use LiteLLM internally and still want KeyC-style budgets for finance. Others replace a fragile self-hosted stack entirely. Start free and decide with a real key.