How it works
Credit-based
Purchase credits upfront in the Developer Console. Credits are deducted as you make API requests.
Per-endpoint pricing
Different endpoints have different costs. View current rates in the Developer Console.
No commitments
No contracts, subscriptions, or minimum spend. Start and stop anytime.
Real-time tracking
Monitor usage and costs live in the Developer Console.
Deduplication
All resources are deduplicated within a 24-hour UTC day window. If you request and are charged for a resource (such as a Post), requesting the same resource again within that window will not incur an additional charge. This means:- Requesting the same Post multiple times in a day counts as one charge
- The deduplication window resets at midnight UTC
- This applies to all billable resources (Posts, users, etc.)
Deduplication is a soft guarantee. While it occurs in the vast majority of cases, there may be specific edge cases like service outages that result in resources not being deduplicated.
Credit balance
Your credit balance is displayed in the Developer Console. Credits are deducted in real-time as you make API requests.Auto-recharge
Enable auto-recharge to automatically top up your credit balance and avoid service interruptions. Configure this in the Developer Console:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Recharge amount | The amount to add when auto-recharge triggers (e.g., $25) |
| Trigger threshold | Auto-recharge activates when your balance falls below this amount (e.g., $5) |
Auto-recharge requires a saved payment method set as your default. You can cancel anytime in the Developer Console or by contacting support.
Spending limits
Set a maximum amount you can spend per billing cycle to control costs. When the limit is reached, API requests will be blocked until the next billing cycle.| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Spending limit | Set a specific dollar amount as your maximum spend per billing cycle |
Monitoring usage
Track your API usage programmatically with the Usage endpoint:- Track consumption against your budget
- Set up alerts when approaching limits
- Identify high-consumption endpoints
- Generate usage reports