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Core capabilities each platform advertises.
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- Agent API payments
- MCP integration
- No API key management
- Pay-per-use access
- API discovery for agents
Updated March 27, 2026
Arcade AI provides a tool-calling platform for AI agents with pre-built integrations.
Agentic payments for APIs — agents can discover, access, and pay for hundreds of APIs via MCP with no API key management.
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