Why use an AI gateway for cost control?
A gateway can inspect requests before they reach the provider, which is the right moment to enforce cost and safety policies.
AI gateway cost control
Move spend policy out of scattered app code and into the gateway path every model request uses.
The problem
A gateway that only proxies traffic does not protect spend unless it can evaluate and stop requests before forwarding.
Panicly's role
Panicly adds budget enforcement, model controls, Sentry Mode, and request evidence to the gateway layer.
Comparison
Routing is separated from spend policy.
Routing and spend policy run in the same path.
Apps hold direct provider keys.
Traffic routes through governed project keys.
Policy changes require app releases.
Operator controls live in the workspace.
FAQ
A gateway can inspect requests before they reach the provider, which is the right moment to enforce cost and safety policies.
Panicly is designed as a provider-facing gateway for model traffic, with launch routing centered on OpenRouter and provider expansion planned.