Description
OpenMeter by Kong is a comprehensive open source platform designed for usage metering and billing, specifically tailored for AI, API, SaaS, and developer-tool products. Acquired by Kong Inc. in 2025, OpenMeter offers both self-hosted and managed service options through Konnect Metering & Billing on the Kong Konnect platform.
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The platform is engineered to simplify the complex infrastructure required for usage measurement, entitlements, pricing, invoicing, and customer usage visibility. It supports real-time aggregation, product catalogs, subscriptions, prepaid credits, entitlements, usage limits, customer portals, notifications, and integrations such as Stripe. This makes it an ideal solution for AI token metering, API monetization, usage-based SaaS billing, infrastructure cost attribution, and hybrid pricing models.
OpenMeter's open source nature allows teams to evaluate and operate the platform transparently, with the project source, issue tracker, releases, and contribution process available on GitHub. Customers can choose between self-hosting OpenMeter to control the complete stack or using the managed service for a supported experience integrated with Kong Konnect.
The platform is designed to maximize revenue by providing actionable insights into customer usage patterns, enabling sales teams to identify expansion opportunities and fast-growing customers. OpenMeter's real-time metering capabilities allow companies to implement usage-based pricing models without the need for extensive infrastructure development.
Security is a key focus for OpenMeter, with SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, annual penetration tests, SAML SSO, RBAC, and audit logs ensuring data protection. The platform also offers industry-standard encryption for data at rest and in transit, providing a secure environment for managing billing and usage data.
- CategoryWorkflow Automation
- Pricing ModelOpen Source
- DeploymentSelf-hosted, Managed
- PlatformsKong Konnect
OpenMeter by Kong's Core Features
Open source usage metering
Real-time billing and usage limits
Flexible pricing models
Stripe integration
Customer usage dashboards
Entitlements and notifications
Self-hosted or managed deployment
SOC 2 Type 2 compliance
SAML SSO and RBAC support
API and SDK availability
CloudEvents-compatible data
Product catalog and subscriptions
Prepaid credits and usage limits
Customer portals and insights
Security and operational trust
How to use OpenMeter by Kong?
Configure: Set up OpenMeter for your usage metering needs
Integrate: Connect with Stripe and other systems
Deploy: Choose self-hosted or managed service
Monitor: Use dashboards to track customer usage
Optimize: Adjust pricing models based on insights
OpenMeter by Kong's Use Cases
- AI token metering
- API monetization
- SaaS billing
- Infrastructure cost attribution
- Hybrid pricing models
