The Protocol Standard

Simple, Transparent Pricing

High-performance infrastructure built for scale. Access the global inference network with predictable margins and zero hidden complexity.

ModelProtocol FeeSettlementAccess
Hober Managed
End-to-end routing & optimization
5%Instant On-ChainSelect Tier
BYOK (Bring Your Own Key)
Direct provider integration
1%Aggregated WeeklyConfigure
Marketplace
Third-party agentic tools
15%Smart Contract EscrowExplore

Designed for Growth

As your inference volume increases, your effective protocol fee decreases. Our stepping logic ensures your margins stay healthy as you scale.

  • Volume discounts applied automatically
  • Enterprise custom routing available
5.0%
Startup
3.5%
Pro
2.0%
Growth
Custom
Scale
Effective protocol fee by Tier

Common Questions

The fee is calculated as a percentage of the provider’s inference cost. We automatically deduct this at the moment of settlement on-chain, ensuring you never have to worry about manual billing cycles.

No. Our pricing is strictly based on the model tiers listed above. We do not charge for seat-based licenses, concurrent requests, or developer seats.

Yes, you can toggle between managed and BYOK models at any time through the developer console. Your volume tiers will track across both integration types.

Hober uses the x402 micropayment protocol. Payments settle on Solana or Base in sub-second time. You can also pay with a standard API key funded via USDC.

Yes. Every account gets 100 free API calls per month with access to all models. No credit card required.

No. Hober never marks up provider cost. If a provider charges $X, you pay $X plus the service fee. The fee is the only revenue Hober takes.

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