A proxy that blocks runaway AI agent costs before the bill arrives
Cognocient is a proxy that sits in front of (like OpenAI's) and attributes every dollar spent to a specific feature, team, or department. Its core function is enforcing a budget limit before a request goes out, rather than flagging overspend afterward.
If a feature or an is about to exceed its cost ceiling, the proxy either blocks the request outright or degrades it gracefully instead of letting it through. It also classifies spending as versus waste and gives one-click recommendations for routing a feature to a cheaper model.
Cost data can be exported as CSV or PDF, and board-ready reports are built around cost per outcome rather than cost per token, with export formatting aligned to the FOCUS 1.1 standard. A free calculator is also available to try without signing up.
Key points
- Proxy enforces budget limits before requests are sent, not after
- Automatically attributes cost by feature, team, or department
- Reports track cost per outcome, not just cost per token
- Export format aligns with the FOCUS 1.1 standard
- Free calculator available with no signup required