# Probegrade vs. other “can't be bought” ratings sites

Updated 2026-10-17. Category comparison; describes common patterns, not any specific company.

| Dimension | Probegrade | Other independent ratings sites |
|---|---|---|
| Independence pledge | Yes, plus labeled sponsorship that never moves scores | Yes, in their positioning |
| Measures the data, not just the endpoint | Schema validity and freshness are scored alongside uptime and latency | Varies; check what each one measures |
| Auditability | Archive hash published with each monthly edition | Varies |
| Pays providers for agents | Built-in x402 gateway with upto caps | Ratings only, in most cases |
| Agent-readable | llms.txt, Markdown and JSON versions | Varies |

More: https://probegrade.com/ratings/ · https://probegrade.com/llms.txt