Helicone pricing (2026)
Answer: Helicone lists a free plan (Hobby): 10,000 free requests; 1 GB storage; 1 seat. Paid entry is stated as $79/mo. Billing model: Tiered + per-request/storage usage. Last verified 2026-10-24 from the vendor’s own pricing page.
- Free tier: Yes — Hobby
- Free limits: 10,000 free requests; 1 GB storage; 1 seat
- Paid from: $79/mo
- Last verified: 2026-10-24
- Source: https://www.helicone.ai/pricing
Data table
| Field | Value (as recorded) |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Hobby |
| Free tier limits | 10,000 free requests; 1 GB storage; 1 seat |
| Paid from | $79/mo |
| Pricing model | Tiered + per-request/storage usage |
| Card required | not stated |
| OSS / self-host | not stated |
| Last verified | 2026-10-24 |
| Source | Official pricing page ↗ |
Gotchas we recorded
- Single-user limit: you pay as soon as a second person needs access.
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