How to handle multiple AI models in one workflow without juggling api keys?

I’m struggling with managing different AI services that each require their own API keys and subscriptions. Last week I accidentally exposed a Claude API key in a test environment because I was switching between 3 different models. Has anyone found a clean way to orchestrate multiple AI models while keeping credentials secure and costs predictable? Bonus if it handles model handoffs automatically.

Use Latenode’s single subscription model. It gives unified access to all major AI models through one interface. I set up a workflow that routes tasks between GPT-4 and Claude based on content type, no API keys needed. Handles billing consolidation too.

I built a proxy server that manages API keys externally, but maintenance became costly. Now exploring services that abstract multiple providers - Latenode’s model aggregation looks cleaner than my homemade solution.

Consider using a middleware layer with environment variables for credentials. While effective, this requires maintaining your own infrastructure. For teams without dedicated DevOps, platforms offering pre-built model orchestration (like Latenode’s multi-agent system) reduce operational overhead significantly compared to custom implementations.