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Mainbrella vs ActOnce Spend Gateway

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Mainbrella compared with ActOnce Spend Gateway
Detail MainbrellaActOnce Spend Gateway logo ActOnce Spend Gateway
What it doesCloud computers for AI agents on Cloudflare Policy-driven spending controls for AI agents
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingPrepaid compute at $0.02 per compute-unit hour. Minimum $5 top-up with no monthly subscription. Machine rates: Lite $0.02/hour, Small $0.12/hour, Medium $0.20/hour, Large $0.32/hour, XL $0.56/hour. Open source platform available via GPLv3 license for self-hosting on Cloudflare (Workers Paid plan sta Free: $0/month (open source, self-hosted). Pro: $24/month with hosted dashboard, 3 agents, 1,000 spend checks/month. Team: $99/month with 10 agents, 10,000 checks/month, team approvals. Business: $299/month with unlimited agents and checks.
Key features
  • Linux workspace with command execution, file operations, and tool installation
  • HTTP API, SSH, and browser terminal access
  • Account-owned lifecycle controls and explicit ownership
  • Five machine sizes from Lite to XL
  • Saved workspaces with snapshot stop and resume
  • Prepaid balance with no monthly subscription
  • Shared accounts and billing infrastructure
  • Hosted apps including Linux computers, Vibe coding, and Voice agents
  • Custom runtime images and language support
  • Outbound internet and ephemeral storage
  • Policy Engine with YAML configuration for amount limits, merchant allowlists, category blocks, business hours, and duplicate windows
  • Duplicate Detection using SQLite to prevent the same purchase twice within a configurable time window
  • Human-in-the-Loop approval with Telegram alerts and dashboard queue for purchases exceeding threshold
  • MCP-Native integration for OpenClaw, Hermes, and any MCP-compatible agent
  • Zero Credential Exposure with no access to cards, tokens, or Stripe credentials
  • Local-first architecture with all policy files, logs, and databases stored on your machine
  • Dry-run and simulation mode for testing policies before deployment
What makes it different
  • Open-source platform that can be self-hosted on own Cloudflare account
  • Built-in accounts, billing, and metering so developers don't start from scratch
  • Simple prepaid model with no monthly commitment
  • Direct founder contact for product feedback and integration questions
  • Account-owned HTTP workflow with automatic cleanup
  • Policy-driven rules that the agent cannot override, unlike prompt-based guardrails
  • Zero credential exposure means the gateway never sees payment cards or API keys
  • Duplicate detection with SQLite prevents duplicate purchases within a configurable time window
  • Native MCP integration works out of the box with OpenClaw, Hermes, Claude Code, and Cursor
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)22 +1 (up) since last check21 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)56
Citation Flow (Majestic)3219
Referring domains (Majestic)6912

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