Guide · 2026
x402 Gateway Routing: One URL, Best Verified Endpoint (2026)
By Cleared Index · Updated 2026 · 7 min read
Agents shouldn't scrape directories mid-workflow. Gateway is the boring pipe: category in, verified endpoint out.
Free → Pro wall
| Tier | Routes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway free | 100 / mo | Free |
| Gateway Pro | Unlimited | $29/mo |
Operators: preference is the upgrade
Cleared-tier listings get routing preference (+12). That's why operators pay $49/mo — not for a badge, for agent preference when Gateway chooses.
One URL. Best verified endpoint.
100 free routes/month. Hit the wall? Pro $29/mo.
Integrate in a few lines
POST /api/cleared/gateway{ "category": "identity", "strategy": "best_value" }Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleared Gateway?+
One URL that routes agent spend to the best verified x402 endpoint by trust, price, and latency — 100 free routes/month.
How much is Gateway Pro?+
$29/mo for unlimited routes after the free allotment wall.
Does Gateway replace Check?+
Gateway prefers attested inventory. Still run Check when you need an explicit score for a known origin.
What is best_value strategy?+
A routing strategy that balances trust score and price so agents don't always pick cheapest-blind or vanity-only.
Is there a routing fee?+
5% advisory on Gateway-settled volume — disclosed. Oxygen SKUs are Stripe subscriptions until graph volume compounds.
Related
Sibling rail: Ape Gate Check on Entropy Index. Regime context before size — Cleared before spend.