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Track API CostsAcross Your Projects

Open-source desktop app for solo founders building agentic systems. Monitor costs from multiple AI providers in real-time from your menu bar.

Free • Open Source • Privacy-Focused

Over budget? Again?

Building agentic systems means juggling multiple AI providers. With costs scattered across different dashboards, no unified view of your spending, difficulty tracking A/B test expenses, and beta testing keys that are hard to manage.

Meet UsageBar

Get a single, live dashboard that puts all your API costs in one place—directly in your menu bar. Instantly track every project, experiment, or key. Make informed decisions, avoid surprises, and stay in control of your AI budget with complete confidence.

Everything You Need

Built for solo founders who need complete visibility into their API spending

Real-Time Tracking
Monitor API costs as they happen with live updates directly in your app. Get instant insights into your API spending in real-time.Real-Time Tracking
Multi-Project Support
Organize and track costs across multiple projects with ease. Just assign API keys to projects to track combined costs.Multi-Project Support
Privacy-Focused
All data stored locally on your device. Your API keys never leave your machine. Your vulnerable data is never shared with anyone.Privacy-Focused

How It Works

Get started in minutes with our simple setup process

1

Download & Install

Get the desktop app from GitHub and install it on your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine.

2

Add API Keys

Securely add your API keys from various providers. All keys are encrypted and stored locally.

3

Select Projects

Create and organize projects to track costs separately for different applications or experiments.

4

Monitor Real-Time

View live cost updates directly from your menu bar. Get instant insights into your API spending.

Simply Transparent

Start free with open-source app. Upgrade for cloud features.

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Open-source local deployment
  • Full desktop app functionality
  • Unlimited projects
  • Local API key storage
  • All supported providers
  • Real-time cost tracking
  • Community support
  • Self-hosted deployment
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Online encrypted version
  • All free features
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Encrypted cloud storage
  • Advanced analytics
  • Cost forecasting
  • Priority support
  • Early access to new features

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about UsageBar

Start Tracking Your API Costs Today

Free, open-source, and privacy-focused.

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