OpenAI-Compatible Multi-Provider API

One API. Every Model. Zero Glue Code.

A zaguán is an architectural passage between the street and the home. We are the intelligent passage between your code and every AI model on earth.

Stop writing custom adapters for Anthropic, Gemini, and Mistral. Zaguán is the translation layer that lets you swap models by changing one line of code.

OpenAI-compatible by design - Swap your base URL and start using multiple providers in minutes.
Smart translation layer - We adapt prompts, params, and formats to each LLM so you get better results with less code.
Built for solo devs & small teams - Simple setup, clear docs, and responsive support from the creator.
No provider lock-in - Try, mix, and fall back across providers without rewriting everything.
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Architectural DesignElegant passage to AI
Profitable & StableBootstrapped, sustainable
500+ Models15+ Providers
The Translation Layer is the Gold

Other Gateways Forward Your Errors. We Translate Your Intent.

Each provider has different parameters, formats, and quirks. Zaguán handles all of it automatically. This is what truly differentiates us from "just a router."

Your Code (OpenAI Format)

Standard OpenAI SDK call - works everywhere

client.chat.completions.create({
  model: "claude-3-5-sonnet",
  messages: [{
    role: "user",
    content: "Explain quantum computing"
  }],
  temperature: 0.7
})
Zaguán Translation Layer

What Zaguán Sends to Anthropic

Automatically optimized for Anthropic's API

// Adapted for Anthropic's API
{
  model: "claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022",
  max_tokens: 4096,  // ← Required parameter added
  messages: [...],
  temperature: 0.7,
  system: "You are a helpful assistant"
  // ← Extracted from messages and formatted
}

The Difference:

  • Correct model version (20241022)
  • Required max_tokens parameter added
  • System prompt extracted and formatted correctly
  • Anthropic-specific optimizations applied

Result: Your request works perfectly, first try. No trial-and-error, no reading provider docs.

Other gateways forward your errors. We translate your intent.

This is what truly differentiates Zaguán from “just a router.”

Why Zaguán is Different

A Better Way to Build with Many LLMs

Built for solo developers, small teams, and agencies who want to ship AI features fast without maintaining their own gateway.

OpenAI-Compatible Interface

Plug in like OpenAI. Behind the scenes, we talk to Anthropic, OpenAI, Ollama, etc. with the right options and formats.

Translation Layer for Quality

We normalize and enrich requests per model: system prompts, parameters, safety options - so you don't have to learn every vendor's quirks.

Simple for Small Teams

Clear SDKs, examples, and sane defaults. No need for your own prompt router or home-grown gateway.

Observability You Actually Use

Logs and metrics that help you debug prompts and model choices without building your own dashboards.

Virtual Models (Beta)

Don't Get Vendor-Locked. Own Your Infrastructure.

OpenAI changes pricing? Google ships a better model? Anthropic goes down? With Zaguán, you aren't married to a provider. Switch your entire backend in seconds, not days.

The Problem with Direct Integration

• Locked into one provider's pricing• Outages take your entire app down• Switching requires weeks of refactoring• No negotiating leverage with vendors

The Zaguán Solution

Virtual Models like zaguan/deepseek-r1-0528 intelligently route across multiple providers. Switch providers in one line of code. Automatic failover means zero downtime. You keep vendors honest.

Provider Autonomy

Switch providers in seconds, not days. No code refactoring required. You own your infrastructure, not them.

Automatic Failover

Health checks, circuit breakers, and intelligent routing. Zero downtime when providers fail.

What's Next? We're building Premium Virtual Models for SOTA commercial LLMs (GPT-5, Claude Opus, o1). As a Founder, you'll be first to test them.

Code Example

Virtual Models work with the standard OpenAI SDK

Standard Call

response = client.chat.completions.create(
  model="claude-3-haiku",
  messages=[...]
)

Virtual Model (Beta)

# Automatic failover, zero downtime
response = client.chat.completions.create(
  model="zaguan/deepseek-r1-0528",
  messages=[...]
)
Radical Transparency

Built by a Focused Specialist, Not a VC Startup.

Because Zaguán isn't a bloated VC startup, we don't have to pivot to crypto or ads to satisfy investors. We just serve API requests reliably. Profitable and going nowhere.

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Predictable & Simple

One flat monthly price. No token billing surprises, no hidden costs. You know exactly what you'll pay.

No Setup Headaches

No API key management. Just sign up and start building. We handle the complexity for you.

Stable & Long-Term

Self-sustaining infrastructure. Not a side project that'll disappear. Built for the long haul.

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Provider-Native Support

Full access to each provider's features - Anthropic's structured prompts, Gemini's tuning, and more.

Production-Ready SDKs

Official SDKs for Python, TypeScript, and Go. Type-safe, fully documented, and battle-tested with comprehensive test coverage.

🐍pip install zaguan-sdk
📘npm i @zaguan_ai/sdk
🔷go get zaguan-sdk-go
View SDK Documentation
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Direct Founder Access & Real Support

Clear SDKs, real examples in popular stacks (Node, Python, Go), and responsive support from the creator. Early users help shape the roadmap - you're not just a customer.

Long-term Commitment

Built to Last

Too many developers have been burned by services that shut down. We're building for the long term:

Self-sustaining business model
Infrastructure I own and control
Long-term project, not a quick experiment
Subscription model covers upstream costs
Growing user base makes it stronger

This isn't a side project. It's my full focus.

Supported Providers

Every major AI provider. Zero integration work.

We handle authentication, rate limits, and API versioning across all providers. You focus on shipping features.

OpenAI
Anthropic
Google
Mistral
Alibaba
Inception
And many more...
Founder's Plan

Fund the Architecture. Lock in the Price.

Zaguán is bootstrapped and profitable. By joining the Founder's Plan, you aren't just buying credits - you're funding independent infrastructure. In return, your pricing is capped at €15/mo for life.

Partnership, Not DiscountCancel anytime

Founder's Plan

Standard pricing will be €39/month after the first 200 founders. Your price is locked forever, no matter what features we add.

  • 500 credits/month (Bands A-C access)
  • 46 models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more
  • Virtual Models (Beta) - automatic failover
  • Translation layer optimizations
  • Usage & cost tracking dashboard
  • Priority support via GitHub Issues
  • Early access to all new features
  • Your feedback shapes the roadmap
  • Price locked forever - no increases
15 €/month

Compare:

• ChatGPT Plus: $20/month

• Claude Pro: $20/month

• Grok (xAI): $30/month

• Perplexity Pro: $20/month

• Total for 4 chatbot services: $90/month

Premium Tiers:

• ChatGPT Pro: $200/month (GPT-4o unlimited)

• Claude Max: €90/month (Claude Opus unlimited)

• Super Grok: $300/month (unlimited access)

• Total for 3 premium services: $590/month

Zaguán Founder's: €15/month (46 models, all providers)

Savings: 83-97% vs. premium subscriptions

Get Your Founder's Plan

This isn't a discount. It's a partnership. Your founder price is locked in forever.

Ready to Get Started?

Stop managing keys and start building. Get access to 500+ AI models through one simple API.

FAQ & Roadmap

Common Questions

Do you support Enterprise features?

Today we're focused on solo devs, small teams, and agencies. If you need dedicated Enterprise features (custom contracts, on-prem deployment, SSO, dedicated support), contact us - we're planning our roadmap based on real demand.

What's on the roadmap?

We're actively developing:

  • Premium Virtual Models for SOTA commercial LLMs (GPT-5, Claude Opus, o1)
  • Enhanced observability and debugging tools
  • More provider integrations based on user requests
  • Advanced routing strategies and cost optimization

As a Founder member, you'll be first to test new features and help shape what we build next.

How is this different from other AI gateways?

Most gateways stop writing custom adapters for Anthropic, Gemini, and Mistral. Zaguán is the translation layer that lets you swap models by changing one line of code. Most gateways are just proxies that pass requests through. Zaguán's translation layer actively adapts your OpenAI-style calls to work optimally with each provider's specific API, parameters, and features. You get better results with less code, and you're not locked into any single vendor.

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