RANK #53 IN CODING AGENTS
Blackbox AI
verified v2026.9 Coverage TierEnterprise inference platform routing 300+ models
VENDOR: Blackbox
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LICENSE: Proprietary / SaaS
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SECURITY: Standard cloud security
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LAST BENCHMARK: Verified 2026-09-15
Empirical Performance Audit
Macro Intelligence Index
72.4
/100
Coverage Tier
Relative Velocity
#53 of 55
72.4/100 composite
Archive record
4 recorded features
Source: www.blackbox.ai
Output quality
score.dims.quality
source: archive
Output Quality & Reliability
(Weighted 25%)
74.0%
correctness and consistency of primary task output.
AiRecMark rubric v2
Feature Depth & Integrations
(Weighted 20%)
72.0%
breadth of integrations, APIs, and advanced capabilities.
AiRecMark rubric v2
Onboarding & Usability
(Weighted 15%)
74.0%
onboarding friction, UI clarity, and workflow ergonomics.
AiRecMark rubric v2
Runtime Performance & Latency
(Weighted 20%)
72.0%
latency, throughput, and stability under load.
AiRecMark rubric v2
Price-to-Value Efficiency
(Weighted 20%)
70.0%
capability delivered per pricing tier dollar.
AiRecMark rubric v2
Low-Level Verification
ISO/IEC 25010 Ref
Quantitative Technical Specification
terminal
Runtime & Core Shell
Model routing
300+ models via one endpoint.
Source: Blackbox AI · Verified 2026-09-15
hub
Context Indexing Engine
Dedicated deployments
Open-weight models for enterprises.
Source: Blackbox AI · Verified 2026-09-15
device_hub
Protocol Specification
Verified speed
Benchmarked inference latency.
Source: Blackbox AI · Verified 2026-09-15
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Model Agility & Routing
Annual commitments
Discounts on every token.
Source: Blackbox AI · Verified 2026-09-15
Market Positioning Matrix
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Direct Competitor Radar & Alternatives
| Tool & Version | Score | Primary Sweet Spot | Entry Pricing | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blackbox AI
(Current)
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72.4 | Model routing | Enterprise per-token commitments across 300+ models (no platform fees, no markups, no seats) — consumer tiers no longer published | Selected |
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CU
Cursor
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94.2 | Forked VS Code Agent | $20/user/mo | Compare vs |
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WI
Windsurf
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91.8 | Realtime Collaborative IDE | Free / $15 Pro | Compare vs |
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GI
GitHub Copilot
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88.1 | Enterprise Compliance | $10/mo | Compare vs |
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CL
Claude Code
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86.1 | Terminal & CI/CD Pipelines | $17/mo | Compare vs |
Institutional Synthesis
Analyst Consensus Verdict
“Blackbox AI stands out for one endpoint routes 300+ models. Enterprise inference platform routing 300+ models anchors its proposition, and AiRecMark's five-dimension audit lands it at 72.4/100 — a pragmatic default for enterprise Model Routing.”
— AiRecMark Senior Systems Architecture Committee
verified
Verified Strategic Strengths
- ✓ One endpoint routes: 300+ models
- ✓ Open-weight dedicated deployments: Open-weight dedicated deployments
- ✓ No platform fees: or seat charges
- ✓ Best Fit: Enterprise Model Routing
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Institutional Trade-offs & Headwinds
- ! Consumer assistant tiers: no longer published
- ! No public rate: card
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- ! Scope: Editorial assessment based on public information; hands-on retest pending.
Total Cost of Ownership
Transparent
Commercial Tiers
Free
$0 forever
Entry tier for evaluation and light individual use.
Entry evaluation tier
Most Deployed
Pay-as-you-go
Custom
Enterprise per-token commitments across 300+ models (no platform fees, no markups, no seats) — consumer tiers no longer published
Verified 2026-09-15 · blackbox.ai
Enterprise
Custom
Dedicated infrastructure, security review, and compliance support.
SSO / SAML & audit controls
TCO MODEL NOTE: Official pricing: Enterprise per-token commitments across 300+ models (no platform fees, no markups, no seats) — consumer tiers no longer published. Verified via blackbox.ai (2026-09-15); overages and enterprise terms bill per the official pricing page.
Archive Record
Recorded Metadata
ARCHIVE SNAPSHOT
snapshot 2026-09-15
OFFICIAL SOURCE
Source: www.blackbox.ai
PRICING CHECKED
Snapshot 2026-09-15
SCORING MODEL
v2-5dim
RECORDED FEATURES
AiRecMark Editorial
Category Standing
Ecosystem Gravity
Category Rank
#53 of 55
Best For
Best for: Enterprise Model Routing
Sources: Official docs, blackbox.ai, community signals
N=4 recorded attributes
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AIRECMARK EMPIRICAL PROTOCOL v2.4
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Independent, un-sponsored deterministic evaluation clusters.
All benchmarks executed in sandboxed hypervisors with standardized token latency meters.