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Mainbrella compared with Referee.chat
Detail MainbrellaReferee.chat logo Referee.chat
What it doesCloud computers for AI agents on Cloudflare An AI panel debates your goal; a referee rules on re-checkable evidence
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
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: $1.00 starting credit once. Credit plans from $10 top-up with no expiration. Your own key: 5% infrastructure fee after the first $5.00 of usage.
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
  • Panel of up to six AI models from different vendors
  • Referee rules on re-checkable evidence only
  • Searches academic databases: arXiv, OpenAlex, Crossref, Europe PMC
  • Executes Python code to verify claims
  • Customizable acceptance standards
  • Matches pause and resume without losing work
  • Shared ledger prevents re-derivation
  • Spending limit per match
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
  • Referee decides on evidence, not argument quality
  • Panel from different vendors fails in different directions
  • Stuck is a targeted question, not model thrashing
  • Cost grows with ledger, not round count
  • Published matches become research record
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)23 +1 (up) since last check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)3213
Referring domains (Majestic)6931

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