Observed arrival · 2026-08-31

truebench, the AI gateway pricing ledger

true-bench.com Observed source

Editorial interest 82/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A source-linked tracker comparing AI and LLM gateway free tiers, subscription fees, spend surcharges, and usage rates.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-31 issue.

Field notes

The tracker records vendor pricing-page data, timestamps each collection, and separates recurring plans from percentage surcharges and metered usage. Its overview currently contains three verified entries—Portkey, OpenRouter, and Helicone—while twelve more gateways remain visible only as awaiting-review items. The page reports a 2026-08-30 collection date and links published gateway names to fuller breakdowns and source text.

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●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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