Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Andy (helloandy.net) | not listed | yes | APIs & models |
 OpenRouter | not listed | yes | APIs & models |
 Blackbox AI | not listed | ? | APIs & models |
 Cline | not listed | yes | APIs & models |
 Ollama | 20 USD/mo | yes | APIs & models |
 Google AI Studio | 0,75 USD | ? | APIs & models |
 OpenAI Platform | 0,10 USD | ? | APIs & models |
 Alibaba Cloud Model Studio | not listed | trial | APIs & models |
Each alternative in short
1. OpenRouter
A unified API and chat interface giving access to 500+ AI models from 80+ providers, for developers and teams who want one key and better uptime.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 25+ free models, 4 free providers, chat and API access, activity logs, 5 workspaces, 50 requests/day, community support.
2. Blackbox AI
Enterprise inference platform giving access to 300+ models through one endpoint, with end-to-end encryption, zero data retention and dedicated deployments.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
3. Cline
Open-source AI coding agent for editors, terminal and SDK that plans and executes multi-file code changes with any model.
Yes, there is a free plan. The open source extension is free for individual developers; you pay only for AI inference, either with your own API keys or via the Cline provider.
4. Ollama
Runs open AI models locally or in the cloud via an API, for developers and teams wanting privacy and control.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan includes running models locally, starter usage credits, and access to starter models. Adding credits unlocks all models.
5. Google AI Studio
Browser-based workspace for developers to prototype with Gemini and other Google AI models, then move the same work to production via the Gemini API.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
6. OpenAI Platform
Developer platform for building applications with the OpenAI API, aimed at software developers.
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
7. Alibaba Cloud Model Studio
Cloud platform with 400+ AI models and broader cloud infrastructure, for AI builders and enterprises scaling AI securely.
There is a free trial. Free tokens, a $200 instant credit with no minimum spend for new users (per homepage banner), and a free account option.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Andy (helloandy.net)?
The most popular option in the same category is OpenRouter. See the comparison table above.