Your go-to solution for LLM usage analytics—cost, latency, and tracing made simple.
Why it matters
Stork Quadrant
Replaceable as a UI, but kept alive as the API the agents call.
“Helicone is a thin wrapper around LLM API observability — all of it is replaceable by an agent querying your own logs, calling the LLM provider's native APIs, or a lightweight open-source alternative. The only stickiness is switching cost and dashboard familiarity, which evaporates the moment someone builds a better free alternative or the LLM providers ship native dashboards. This dies unless it becomes infrastructure.”
An LLM alone could replace
Score history · +13 pts over 2 re-scores
Stop being a dashboard. Become the observability layer that agents and applications call directly — own the request interception point, not the UI. Alternatively, add proprietary data: partner with LLM providers to surface cost-optimization insights or performance benchmarks nobody else has access to.
overview
Helicone is designed to empower developers and AI-native startups by providing robust analytics for LLM usage. Beyond just cost tracking, our tool offers insights into latency and request tracing, enabling teams to operate more efficiently in a dynamic AI environment.
features
Helicone stands out with sophisticated observability, allowing teams to gain real-time insights into their LLMs. From error tracking to cost monitoring, our features are built for resilience and performance.
use cases
Helicone is tailored for developers running multiple LLMs in production environments, providing the observability needed with minimal engineering overhead. Whether for startups or established enterprises, Helicone offers flexibility for experimentation with various AI providers.
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