Buy API credits. Pay once. No subscription.
Credits never expire and are spent automatically when you go past your monthly requests. If you only need the API now and then, this is cheaper than any plan — and there is nothing to cancel.
Polling a price a handful of times a day? A $9 pack covers roughly 13 calls a day for a year. Most people at that volume never need a subscription at all.
When a monthly plan is the better deal
Credits carry a small premium for the flexibility of paying once. If you are calling the API steadily every day, a subscription works out cheaper per request and adds features like webhooks and analytics. Buy credits when your usage is occasional; move to a plan when it is constant.
Compare monthly plans→Credit pack FAQ
Do API credits expire?
No. Credits never expire. Buy them once and use them whenever you need them — there is no monthly reset and nothing to renew.
Is this a subscription?
No subscription. A credit pack is a single one-time payment. There is nothing to cancel, no recurring charge, and no renewal date.
When should I buy credits instead of a plan?
When your usage is steady but modest. A $9 pack covers roughly 13 API calls a day for a full year — if that is your workload, a monthly plan would mostly go unused. Once you consistently need more, a subscription costs less per request and is the better fit.
How are credits used?
Credits are spent automatically, one per API request, once you pass your plan's included monthly requests. You do not need to change any code — your existing API key just keeps working.
Do I need an account to buy credits?
Yes, credits attach to an API key. Choosing a pack creates your free account first and then sends you straight to secure Stripe checkout.