OpenAI API rate limits are crucial constraints that developers must navigate to ensure their applications remain stable and scalable, particularly when using powerful models like GPT-4. These limits, determined by factors such as account type, model used, and usage history, restrict the number of requests or tokens that can be sent within a specified timeframe. Exceeding these limits can lead to errors, service interruptions, and potential revenue loss, especially for SaaS developers. To manage rate limits effectively, developers are advised to monitor usage in real-time, implement retry logic with exponential backoff, batch or queue requests, cache repeated results, and diversify by using multiple providers. Eden AI offers a solution by connecting multiple LLM providers through one API, enabling automatic rerouting of requests when limits are reached, and providing a unified dashboard for performance monitoring, thereby enhancing application resilience and scalability.