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Metaplane vs Portkey

Which Observability AI tool is better in 2026?

Metaplane

$13.8M

Portkey

The control plane for production AI

$18M

Side-by-side

Verdict

Portkey is the more established option (raised $18M); pricing is comparable on both sides.

Metric Metaplane Portkey
Taglinei The control plane for production AI
Foundedi 2019🏆 2023
HQi San Francisco, US
Employeesi 11-50 11-50
Neuron scorei 70 73🏆
Total fundingi $13.8M $18M🏆
Latest roundi Series A Seed
Valuationi
Cheapest paid plani Pricing not disclosed Pricing not disclosed
Free plani
Free triali
Top tier pricei Pricing not disclosed Pricing not disclosed
Pricing summaryi Free Free
Categoriesi

Capability matrix

Developer-facing capabilities and access signals for Metaplane and Portkey.

Capability Metaplane Portkey
MCP support
Public API
Webhooks
OAuth 2.0
SDK languages
Free plan
Free trial
Verified
Active deal

🟢 Strengths of Metaplane

  • More mature (2019)

🔵 Strengths of Portkey

  • Has raised more capital ($18M vs $13.8M)
  • Higher Neuron score (73 vs 70)
  • Newer company (2023)

Which should you choose?

Choose Portkey if price matters most — it starts at Free, which is friendlier for teams watching burn. Both AI Observability tools ship core features, so the cost delta often decides it for small teams and solo operators.

Choose Portkey if you want the most established option — it has raised $18M, suggesting more runway for enterprise features, support, and long-term roadmap. For mission-critical workflows or larger teams, that stability often outweighs a lower monthly price.

Frequently asked questions

Metaplane vs Portkey — which is better?

It depends on your priority. Metaplane is the leaner option; Portkey has broader feature depth. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Metaplane cheaper than Portkey?

No — Portkey's cheapest paid plan is Free, while Metaplane's is Free.

Do Metaplane and Portkey offer free plans?

Metaplane: Yes, has a free plan. Portkey: Yes, has a free plan.

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