Prefactor evaluates AI agents in real-time, scoring runs for quality, drift, and risk in production environments.
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Antler, Black Nova VC, Func Ventures
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overview
Prefactor is an AI agent observability and evaluation tool developed by Prefactor Pty Ltd that enables engineering teams shipping agents to real customers to evaluate AI agents in real-time. It scores every agent run for quality, drift, and risk in production, enabling immediate action on failing agents and integrating an enforcement layer.
features
Prefactor provides a comprehensive suite of features designed for real-time evaluation and management of AI agents in production, focusing on quality, risk, and cost.
use cases
Prefactor is primarily designed for engineering teams and developers who are deploying and managing AI agents in production environments, particularly those with customer-facing applications where reliability and risk mitigation are critical.
how to use
Prefactor integrates via SDKs for quick installation and real-time monitoring of AI agents. Users can begin by installing the SDK and instrumenting their agent runs.
pricing
Prefactor operates on a freemium model, offering a free tier for initial usage and tiered paid plans for expanded capabilities and higher usage volumes. Usage is primarily measured by 'spans'.
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Prefactor differentiates itself in the AI agent evaluation and observability market primarily through its real-time enforcement layer, which allows for proactive intervention in agent actions, a capability not universally offered by competitors.
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