When to choose Platform tiers
- You want HostFabric to host + scale every AI agent for you.
- You need predictable monthly pricing with usage guardrails.
- You prefer turnkey provisioning of voices and overlays.
Platform tiers explained
Choose the plan that matches your agent count, production schedule, and desired ownership of API keys. Here is an at-a-glance breakdown.
| Criteria | HostFabric | Alternative | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agents included | Solo: 1 platform agent · Studio: 2 · Pro: 4 plus debate judge. | BYOK Creator: unlimited agents via your own API keys. | Combine plans—many studios run Platform Pro for flagship shows and BYOK for experiments. |
| Usage limits | Platform tiers include 3K–10K platform-hosted messages per agent. | BYOK usage billed directly to OpenAI/Anthropic/etc so usage is uncapped. | Pick platform tiers when you want predictable billing, BYOK when you already have enterprise credits. |
| Voice + overlay features | All tiers include premium voice packs, live captions, and OBS widgets. Vision (OBS capture + multimodal responses) is included on Pro & Enterprise. | BYOK inherits voice packs but relies on your provider’s TTS quotas. | Mix voices per show regardless of tier—your license covers every mode. |
| Support level | Pro includes 24/7 production hotline + white-glove onboarding. | BYOK comes with community + office hours unless bundled with an enterprise add-on. | Hybrid studios often run BYOK plus a Pro support retainer. |
When BYOK shines
- You already have discounted API agreements with OpenAI or Anthropic.
- You need unlimited experimentation without platform usage caps.
- You want to host agents inside your own private cloud.
Can I switch mid-month?
Yes. Downgrades take effect at the next billing cycle; upgrades and BYOK add-ons activate instantly so you can scale for big events.
Do platform plans include BYOK access?
Every workspace can add BYOK credentials even if you are on Platform Solo/Studio/Pro. Those jobs simply bypass platform message allotments.