# Inference Cooperative

> User-governed AI cooperative providing chat, developer API, and governance.

- Website: https://inference.coop
- Category: AI models & model APIs
- Launched on RankRoot: 2026-10-24
- Visitors sent by RankRoot: 0
- Show HN discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50218142

## About

Inference Cooperative is a member-governed AI platform that offers access to chat and developer APIs on user terms. Members pay a sliding scale fee and receive equal monthly allowances, with options for privacy-focused and renewable energy models. The cooperative model allows members to participate in governance decisions regarding pricing and model selection.

## Who it's for

Individuals and developers seeking user-governed, value-aligned AI access with options for privacy and renewable energy.

## Use cases

- Accessing AI chat with built-in web search and file uploads
- Integrating AI models via an OpenAI-compatible developer API
- Participating in cooperative governance and decision-making for AI infrastructure
- Running prompts through privacy-focused encrypted enclaves or renewable energy servers

## Features

- Sliding scale membership dues starting at $5 per month
- Uniform monthly allowance for chat and API usage regardless of dues paid
- Additional credit packs that never expire and carry over month to month
- Value-based model selection including privacy options and 100% renewable energy
- OpenAI-compatible developer API endpoint with bring-your-own-tools support

## Pricing

Sliding scale starting at $5 a month, with many members paying $15.

## FAQ

### What does Inference Cooperative do?

Inference Cooperative provides member-governed access to AI chat and developer APIs, allowing users to choose models based on values like privacy and renewable energy.

### How does membership pricing work?

Dues use a sliding scale starting at $5 a month where you choose the amount that fits your circumstances. Every member receives the same $15 monthly credit for chat and API regardless of the dues paid.

### Does Inference Cooperative provide an API?

Yes, membership opens a developer API with a standard OpenAI-compatible endpoint that shares the same monthly allowance.

### Can I cancel my membership at any time?

Yes, you can cancel whenever you like and your data stays yours.


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