> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.brightnode.cloud/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Usage analytics

> Track requests, tokens, latency, and cost for Brightnode hosted inference.

Use the [Usage page](https://console.brightnode.cloud/usage) in the Brightnode console to monitor hosted inference activity across your organization.

## What you can track

Usage analytics is focused on inference traffic and includes:

* Request volume over time.
* Input and output token usage.
* Cost trends.
* Latency percentiles.
* Top models by traffic and spend.

The console currently supports `24h`, `7d`, and `30d` views so you can inspect recent spikes or look at broader trends.

## Why it matters

Usage analytics helps you answer practical questions such as:

* Which models are driving most of your spend?
* Are latency patterns changing after a model switch?
* Is traffic growing in a predictable way?
* Which integrations should move to a different model or budget tier?

## Recommended workflow

1. Create separate [API keys](/get-started/api-keys) for each environment or service.
2. Route traffic through [Router](/router/overview) with explicit model IDs.
3. Review usage regularly to spot cost, performance, or adoption changes.

If you need dedicated managed inference instead of the shared router path, see [Beams](/beams/overview).