Helicone from Helicone sits in front of model APIs logging requests, caching, and rate limits. It is aimed at startups monitoring OpenAI spend, with a freemium monthly logs with paid retention and team seats. Adds another network hop that must stay highly available. Editorial teams should verify fit against their compliance and workflow needs before rolling it out broadly.
Helicone
Helicone
LLM observability proxy and gateway
FreemiumScore 64.2#144 overall#12 in AI Infrastructure
33 editorial upvotes · editor score 4.3 / 5
Specs
| Pricing | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Platforms | API, Web |
| Launched | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Last verified | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Vendor | Helicone |
Highlights
- Request logging
- Caching layer
Pros
- Quick OpenAI proxy
- Cost visibility
Cons
- Extra dependency
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Reviews
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