IN THE FIELD GUIDE
Holdify
holdify.io
Holdify is a real-time AI API budget enforcement platform that blocks requests when dollar-based budgets are exceeded, preventing revenue loss from runaway AI costs. It supports API key management, prompt injection firewall, and integrates with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI providers with sub-50ms latency enforcement.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 7, 2026
A good fit for
- B2B SaaS companies integrating AI features who want to avoid financial risk from AI usage.
- AI API providers needing real-time budget enforcement with minimal latency to protect revenue margins.
Know the limitations
- Latency impact is kept under 50ms, but some middleware latency is inherent in enforcement.
- Free tier limits usage to 150,000 tokens per month and 100 API keys, suitable for side projects and testing only.
What you can do
- Protect AI API revenue by enforcing budgets in real-time to prevent overspending and margin loss.
- Secure AI endpoints from malicious prompt injection attacks to maintain system integrity and security.
Features
- Real-time budget enforcement that blocks requests immediately when budget limits are hit, returning HTTP 402 status.
- Prepaid AI wallets allowing customers to prepay for credits, eliminating financial risk for API providers.
- Prompt injection firewall that blocks malicious AI prompts with enterprise-grade security and 99.9% detection rate.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
- Middleware support for Next.js, Hono, Express, and other Node.js frameworks.
- Audit log export available on Business plan for security and governance purposes.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$0.00/month
$0.00 a year on these plans.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
FreeCheapest fit Flat subscription | $0.00 | $0.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Pro Flat subscription | $19.00 | $228.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Business Flat subscription | $99.00 | $1,188.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Install the Holdify core package via npm, add the API key environment variable, and apply the middleware to your API routes.
- For Next.js, use the withHoldify wrapper and configure the matcher for API routes to protect them.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
Alternatives to explore
Filter alternatives →Candidates based on category and primary feature. Check feature and pricing differences before switching.
Plan a switch from Holdify →What changed
No changes recorded yet
Changes to the facts recorded here, not a live scan of every vendor update. Save this tool to follow updates in your account.
No changes recorded yet.
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to say what Holdify costs you.