Credit System
ApiTwitter uses a pay-per-use credit system. You buy credits and each API call deducts a set amount.| Key Info | |
|---|---|
| Exchange rate | 1 USD = 100,000 credits |
| Minimum top-up | $10 (1,000,000 credits) |
| Expiration | Credits never expire |
| Payment methods | Stripe (card) / CryptoCloud (crypto) |
Pricing Tiers
| Tier | Cost per Call | USD per 1K Calls | Endpoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session | 5 credits | $0.05 | Session verify |
| Read (data) | 14 credits | $0.14 | Tweets, followers, timelines, lists, topics, communities, bookmarks |
| Read (profiles) | 16 credits | $0.16 | User profile by name, user by ID, batch users |
| Search | 225 credits | $2.25 | Tweet search |
| Write | 225 credits | $2.25 | Create/delete tweets, like, follow, retweet, bookmark, pin, DM, list management, community, topic |
Cost Examples
| Action | Credits | USD Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Look up 1 user profile | 16 | $0.00016 |
| Search tweets (1 call) | 225 | $0.00225 |
| Post 1,000 tweets | 225,000 | $2.25 |
| Read 100,000 tweets | 1,400,000 | $14.00 |
| Fetch 10,000 user profiles | 160,000 | $1.60 |
Billing Rules
- Credits are deducted before the request is processed
- Failed requests (4xx/5xx from our platform) are not charged
- You receive a
402 Payment Requiredif your balance is insufficient
Top Up
- Go to Dashboard → Billing
- Select an amount (25, 100, $250, or custom)
- Choose Pay with Card (Stripe) or Pay with Crypto (CryptoCloud)
- Credits are added instantly after payment confirmation
Billing FAQ
Do credits expire?
Do credits expire?
No. Credits purchased on ApiTwitter never expire. You can use them at any time.
What payment methods are accepted?
What payment methods are accepted?
ApiTwitter accepts credit/debit cards via Stripe and cryptocurrency via CryptoCloud. The minimum top-up is $10.
Am I charged for failed requests?
Am I charged for failed requests?
No. Failed requests that return 4xx or 5xx errors from the ApiTwitter platform are not charged. Credits are only deducted for successfully processed API calls.
What happens when my balance runs out?
What happens when my balance runs out?
You receive a
402 Payment Required response. No requests are processed until you top up your balance. There are no overages or surprise charges.How do I check my remaining balance?
How do I check my remaining balance?
Your current credit balance is always visible in the Dashboard. It updates in real time after each API call.