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- Users can save private API keys once so the agent generates and runs calls at session time inside the workspace.
Webhound
● Identity checkedResearch · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Webhound is a deep research product that produces reports, datasets, chains, and Ask chat with source traces linking every claim to the underlying source and tool call. Hound 1.0 runs a plan-search-read-verify loop with budgets you control and pay-as-you-go billing rather than subscriptions.
- Category
- Research
- Free access
- Eligible new accounts may receive one exact $5 free run according to the product FAQ.
- API access
- Users can save private API keys once so the agent generates and runs calls at session time inside the workspace.
Is Webhound right for you?
A good fit for
Researchers and teams who need cited deep research outputs with adjustable budgets and traceable evidence.
Before you choose
Runs continue until the budget is spent, a checkpoint pauses them, or guidance stops them, so cost depends on the budget you set.
Deep research with traces
Webhound markets budget-scaled deep research where every claim links back to the sources and tool calls that produced it.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output modes | Webhound supports cited reports, structured datasets, multi-step chains, and Ask chat modes. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Pricing model | Product FAQ states pay-as-you-go billing with no subscription and about $1 for 15 minutes of autonomous research thinking. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Traceability | Claims include source traces with the source, method, and confidence behind each fact. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Webhound pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
What is a minute of thinking time?
Hound 1.0 is priced by the work it does, with about $1 buying 15 minutes of autonomous research thinking, pay-as-you-go with no subscription, and budgets controlling how much effort a run receives.
How deep does it go — and when does it stop?
Webhound runs a plan, search, read, and verify loop and keeps going until the budget is spent, a checkpoint you defined pauses it, or guidance you send stops the run.
Can it use my own data and API keys?
Yes. Save an API key once and the agent generates and runs the calls at session time while your keys stay private to your workspace.
What is Webhound used for?
Webhound is a deep research product that produces reports, datasets, chains, and Ask chat with source traces linking every claim to the underlying source and tool call. Hound 1.0 runs a plan-search-read-verify loop with budgets you control and pay-as-you-go billing rather than subscriptions.
Does Webhound have a free plan?
Eligible new accounts may receive one exact $5 free run according to the product FAQ.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does Webhound cost?
A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Webhound through an API?
Users can save private API keys once so the agent generates and runs calls at session time inside the workspace.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Runs continue until the budget is spent, a checkpoint pauses them, or guidance stops them, so cost depends on the budget you set.
Price history
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