Helicone AI

Helicone AI

An open-source platform for LLM observability, enabling seamless monitoring, debugging, and optimization of AI applications.

About Helicone AI

Helicone is a comprehensive open-source observability platform designed for monitoring, debugging, and enhancing AI applications powered by large language models. It features cost tracking, agent tracing, and prompt management through simple integration, empowering developers to deploy AI solutions confidently with real-time insights and performance improvements.

How to Use

Integrate Helicone with a single line of code to enable cost tracking, agent tracing, and prompt management. Use the intuitive dashboard to monitor requests, sessions, and user properties. Enhance prompt quality with the playground, experiments, and evaluation tools.

Features

Rate limit enforcement
Cost management and tracking
Agent activity tracing
Request caching
Real-time request and dashboard monitoring
Gateway fallback options
Prompt experiments and evaluations
LLM safety guardrails
Automatic retries
Content moderation for LLM outputs
Prompt management tools

Use Cases

Monitor and control LLM usage costs
Manage and refine AI prompts
Conduct prompt experiments for performance optimization
Debug and improve LLM application performance
Trace AI agent activities for troubleshooting
Identify and fix critical bugs during deployment

Best For

Data scientistsEnterprise AI teamsMachine learning engineersAI application developersAI startupsLLM developers

Pros

Simple integration with a single line of code
Open-source and customizable for flexibility
All-in-one platform for monitoring, debugging, and performance optimization
Includes cost management and prompt editing features
Supports compliance standards like SOC-2 and HIPAA on higher plans
Free plan available for early-stage projects

Cons

Additional costs for prompt management and evaluation add-ons
Some advanced features reserved for higher-tier plans
Pricing varies based on request volume, impacting costs

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan for your needs. All plans include 24/7 support and regular updates.

Hobby

Free

Start your AI project with 10,000 free requests, access to requests and dashboard features, all at no cost.

Most Popular

Pro

$20 per seat monthly

Ideal for small teams. Supports over 10,000 requests with core observability features and standard support. Usage-based pricing applies.

Team

$200 per month

Designed for growing organizations. Includes unlimited seats, prompts, experiments, evaluations, SOC-2, HIPAA compliance, and dedicated support channels.

Enterprise

Contact us for pricing

Custom solutions with on-premise deployment, tailored agreements, SAML SSO, and volume discounts for large-scale deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Helicone AI

What features are included in the free plan?
The Hobby plan offers 10,000 free requests, dashboard access, and monitoring features at no cost.
How is Helicone’s usage-based pricing determined?
Pricing scales with your usage; you pay only for the requests and features you utilize.
What happens if I exceed my request limit?
Exceeding limits may require upgrading your plan or contacting sales for custom solutions.
Can I upgrade or cancel my plan anytime?
Yes, plan upgrades and cancellations are flexible; contact sales for assistance.
Which LLM providers does Helicone support?
Helicone integrates seamlessly with OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, LiteLLM, Anyscale, Together AI, OpenRouter, and other providers.
Are there plans suitable for teams or enterprise use?
Yes, Helicone offers Pro, Team, and Enterprise plans tailored for team collaboration and large-scale deployments.
Does Helicone offer discounts for startups or open source projects?
Yes, discounts are available for startups, non-profits, open-source projects, and students—apply through the contact page.