Neureus vs Together AI

More Than Inference

Together AI is a fast open-source model inference API. Neureus routes to open-source models too — plus GPT-4o, Claude, and Gemini — and adds RAG, agents, workflows, and batch inference on top. Same starting point, much wider surface.

Choose Together AI if
  • You only need open-source model inference
  • You want fine-tuned model hosting
  • You need Fireworks-compatible API format
  • Your stack is Python-first
Choose Neureus if
  • You need open-source AND proprietary models from one API
  • You want RAG without provisioning a vector DB
  • You need agents, workflows, or composite patterns
  • You want batch inference at 40% off realtime
  • You want a free tier (Together AI has none)

The core difference

Together AI

Inference-only API for open-source models. Fast, with competitive per-token pricing and fine-tuning support. Stops at "here's the model output."

Together API
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Your vector DB (separate)
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Your agent framework (separate)
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Your workflow engine (separate)
Neureus

Multi-provider API (open-source + proprietary) plus the full application layer: RAG, agents, workflows, batch inference, composite patterns — all managed.

Neureus API
RAG · Agents · Workflows · Batch · MCP · Composite
10 providers · 35+ models

Model pricing comparison

Neureus is 10% below OpenRouter on all paid models. Open-source models available free via Workers AI.

Model Together AI Neureus
Llama 3.3 70B $0.59/1M Free (Workers AI)
Llama 3.1 8B $0.10/1M Free (Workers AI)
DeepSeek R1 $0.55/1M $0.50/1M
Mistral 7B $0.10/1M Free (Workers AI)
Qwen 2.5 72B $0.50/1M Free (Workers AI)
GPT-4o Not available $4.50/1M
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Not available $2.70/1M

Together AI prices as of June 2026. Neureus Workers AI models are free on all plans. Neureus paid models are 10% below OpenRouter.

Feature comparison

Feature Together AI Neureus
Multi-provider routing
Open-source models (Llama, Mistral, Qwen, etc.)
Proprietary models (GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini)
Prompt preprocessor (token savings)
Batch inference API
RAG pipeline (ingest + query)
AI agents (ReAct loop, tool use)
Workflow engine
BYOK (encrypted per-tenant)
MCP server
Composite AI patterns
TypeScript SDK
Human-in-the-loop approvals
SSE streaming
OpenAI-compatible response format
Free tier

When Together AI wins

Together AI has first-class support for fine-tuned model hosting — upload your weights, serve them at Together's scale. Neureus doesn't offer custom model hosting.

Together also has a larger catalog of open-source base models and more granular GPU tier selection for inference. If your use case is pure open-source inference with fine-tuned variants, Together AI's specialized focus may serve you better.

Together AI's Python SDK is mature and has deeper community adoption in the ML research community. If your team is Python-first and inference-only, Together's ecosystem fit may matter.

One API. Open-source and proprietary models. The full application layer.

500 Neurons/month free. No credit card. Workers AI models always free.