Orthogonal

One integration for agents to discover and pay for APIs

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What is Orthogonal?

Orthogonal is an agent gateway platform providing unified access to 800+ endpoints from 50+ verified data providers (people data, web search, scraping, enrichment, etc.) through a single SDK, MCP, or REST API integration. It simplifies agent development by handling provider discovery, standardized API calls, and consolidated billing across multiple third-party services.

Orthogonal pricing

Pricing model: Freemium

Free tier with starter credits (no card required); pay-per-use metered billing with credits, x402, or MPP options. Specific per-call or per-provider pricing not disclosed on homepage.

Orthogonal pros

  • Unified integration — access 800+ endpoints across 50+ providers without managing separate accounts or API keys
  • Multiple integration options (SDK, MCP, REST API) for flexible deployment
  • Curated provider ecosystem — all providers tested, monitored, and uptime-tracked by the team
  • Metered pay-per-use billing with flexible payment methods (credits, x402, MPP)
  • Simple three-line integration for agent discovery and execution

Orthogonal cons

  • Dependency on third-party provider availability — downtime in integrated services affects Orthogonal
  • Limited transparency on rate limits, usage caps, or pricing per provider
  • Requires managing a single Orthogonal API key instead of eliminating all keys entirely

Frequently asked questions about Orthogonal

How many providers does Orthogonal integrate?

800+ endpoints from 50+ verified providers, including Apollo, People Data Labs, Serper, ContactOut, Tomba, and others across data enrichment, web search, scraping, and specialty services.

Do I need separate API keys for each provider?

No. Orthogonal provides one integration with a single API key and unified balance; you don't manage separate accounts or credentials for individual providers.

How does billing work?

Metered per call — you pay only for what your agent uses. Payment accepted via credits, x402, or MPP with a single balance across all providers.

What are the integration options?

Three options: SDK (e.g., TypeScript/Node), MCP (Model Context Protocol), or REST API.

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