Cloudflare AI Gateway vs Requesty (2026)

Pros

• Core features free with Cloudflare plans—no per-call gateway fees
• Tightly integrated with Cloudflare global network for low-latency routing
• One-line integration for major LLM providers
• Built-in caching, rate limiting, and fallbacks improve reliability

Cons

• Adds 10-50ms proxy latency to every request
• Lacks token-level tracing and prompt analysis
• Strict log retention caps require manual management at scale
• No enterprise governance features like RBAC or audit trails

Pros

• Extreme cost savings with smart routing and semantic caching delivering 40-80% API cost reduction
• Near-zero integration friction — OpenAI-compatible API requires only a single base_url change
• Best-in-class reliability with 99.99% uptime SLA and automatic failover in under 20ms
• Transparent pricing with flat 5% markup, no hidden fees, and generous free tier
• Enterprise governance with PII scrubbing, spending limits, approved model lists, and EU data residency

Cons