Shortlist by what you need
Start here if you know why you are leaving Riku.
Want the closest match?
PickaxeMost similar to Riku in what it does, its category and its price.
Visit (opens Pickaxe in a new tab)Need a free plan?
LLMStackHas a free plan, rated 3.9 out of 5.
Visit (opens LLMStack in a new tab)Want the lowest price?
TokenMixFrom $1/mo, the lowest starting price here.
Visit (opens TokenMix in a new tab)Want the best rated?
AI/ML APIRated 4.1 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for Riku.
Visit (opens AI/ML API in a new tab)
At a glance
Green means better than Riku, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RikuBaseline | 3.8 | Free | Yes | No-code builder for AI apps and workforce agents that runs on 40+ language models, connects to knowledge bases and business tools by webhook, and deploys each app at its own shareable URL. | |
| Pickaxe | 3.5−0.3 | Not listed | No | Build an AI agent, package it as a product and sell it through your own branded portal - billing, access control and usage tracking included, no code required. | vs Riku |
| TokenMix | 3.9+0.1 | $1/mo | No | Change one base URL and your OpenAI code reaches Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and Qwen. | vs Riku |
| AI/ML API | 4.1+0.3 | $20/mo | No | Single OpenAI-compatible endpoint for calling GPT, Claude, Gemini, and 400-plus other AI models. | vs Riku |
| LLMStack | 3.9+0.1 | Free | Yes | Open-source no-code platform for building AI agents and chatbots on your own data. | vs Riku |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Riku.
Pickaxe
3.5Not listed
vs Riku−0.3
Build an AI agent, package it as a product and sell it through your own branded portal - billing, access control and usage tracking included, no code required.
- No-code AI agent builder for specific tasks
- Branded portals for distributing agents under your own name
- Built-in billing, access control, and usage tracking
Combines agent building with actual monetization infrastructure (billing, portals)
Pricing isn't published on the homepage - requires checking a separate page
TokenMix
3.9$1/mo
vs Riku+0.1
Change one base URL and your OpenAI code reaches Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and Qwen.
- Single OpenAI-compatible endpoint across Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and Qwen
- Works by changing only the base URL
- Prepaid wallet from $1 minimum top-up
A one-line base URL change, with no SDK rewrite
Per-model rates are not shown alongside the catalogue
AI/ML API
4.1$20/mo
vs Riku+0.3
Single OpenAI-compatible endpoint for calling GPT, Claude, Gemini, and 400-plus other AI models.
- Single endpoint for 400-plus AI models
- OpenAI SDK-compatible, no code rewrite needed to switch models
- Unified credit-based billing across all providers
One integration covers hundreds of models instead of numerous separate SDKs
No permanent free tier once starter tokens are used
LLMStack
3.9Free
vs Riku+0.1
Open-source no-code platform for building AI agents and chatbots on your own data.
- No-code builder for agents and chatbots
- Connects to your own data
- Several model providers rather than one
Open source, so it can be self-hosted and inspected
Self-hosting means you operate and maintain it
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Riku free?
Riku has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Riku?
LLMStack is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.9 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Riku?
Among paid plans, TokenMix has the lowest starting price (from $1/mo). If you need it free, start with LLMStack.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.