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Pick up to three. Scores are curated estimates on a 0–10 scale. Lock-in: higher = worse.
| Dimension | OpenMeter (Kong Konnect Metering) | Lago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Capability fit | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Price / performance | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Latency / reliability | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Developer & agent DX | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Privacy / data retention | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| Lock-in risk (higher = worse) | 5.5 | 3.0 |
| Maturity / track record | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Pricing | As of 2026-09-14: OpenMeter Cloud repositioned as Kong Konnect Metering & Billing — real-time AI/API usage meters, entitlements, rate cards, invoicing. Strong fit for token meterin… | As of 2026-09-14: AGPLv3 OSS metering/billing — self-host free (infra+eng). Lago Cloud remains package/sales-led; docs FAQ does not publish a Cloud seat/event table. Third parties … |