Smart Model Routing: Cutting AI Costs Without Changing Tools

As AI coding assistants become integral to development workflows, API gateway compatibility gains critical value—not for compatibility itself, but for enabling cost control through smart routing. Teams can direct routine tasks like testing and documentation to cheaper models while reserving premium tiers for security-critical and architectural decisions. This shift from 'cheapest option for everything' to 'right model for each task' is where API gateways deliver real value and measurable savings.