Guide · 2026
x402 Pricing Models: What Endpoints Actually Charge (2026)
By Cleared Index · Updated 2026 · 8 min read
Two price conversations get confused: what your endpoint charges agents, and what Cleared charges operators and agents. Keep them separate.
Endpoint pricing patterns
| Model | Fits | Agent UX |
|---|---|---|
| Per call / per byte | APIs, oracles, ping | Pay → use → done |
| Day / session pass | High-frequency tools | One settle, many hits |
| Metered tiers | Heavy compute | Budget in wallet policy |
Cleared oxygen stickers
- Listed — Free
- Cleared — $49/mo (operators)
- Gateway Pro — $29/mo (agents)
- Category Priority — $99/mo
- Certified Hash — $0.01/tx
Twin stickers are banned. Operators and agents never share the same price face.
Price your endpoint. List free.
Operators: Free list → $49/mo Cleared. Agents: free routes → $29/mo Pro.
Integrate in a few lines
// Manifest price example — operator sets amount in USDC atomic units{ "price": "10000", "network": "eip155:8453" } // $0.01Frequently Asked Questions
How much does x402 cost for operators?+
Endpoint prices are set by operators in the x402 manifest (per call, day-pass, etc.). Cleared listing is free; Cleared tier is $49/mo; Category Priority is $99/mo.
How much does Gateway cost for agents?+
100 free routes per month. Gateway Pro is $29/mo for unlimited routes. Routing fee is 5% advisory on settled Gateway volume.
What is Certified Hash?+
A $0.01/tx attestation receipt — proof Cleared verified the endpoint at a timestamp. Not insurance.
Should I price my API in USDC?+
x402 settles in stablecoins (typically USDC on Base). Price in the asset agents can pay without FX theater.
Where do I see Cleared stickers?+
clearedindex.com/pricing — operators free → Cleared $49; agents free → Pro $29. Different buyers. Different stickers.
Related
Sibling rail: Ape Gate Check on Entropy Index. Regime context before size — Cleared before spend.