Reddit API alternatives compared
The published prices and limits of the main Reddit data APIs, side by side. Figures come from each provider's own pricing page and were checked on October 8, 2026.
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List prices side by side
| Feature | Apixstar | TikHub | Redditapis | ScrapeCreators | FetchLayer | Reddit officialData API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform focus | Reddit only | 16 platforms | Reddit only | 20+ platforms | Multi-platform | Reddit only |
| Access | Read only | Read only | Read, write and DM | Read only | Read only | Read and write |
| Pricing model | Prepaid balance, flat per request | Pay per request, daily tiers | Pay per call | Prepaid credit packs | Pay as you go or monthly plan | Per call, by agreement |
| Post with comments | $0.0007one request | $0.001per request | $0.002per request | $0.00188per request | $0.00199per request | No self-serve priceaccess is by approval and is closing |
| Listing or search | $0.0007per 10 results | $0.001per request, page size varies | $0.002per request, page size varies | $0.00188per request, page size varies | $0.00199per request, page size varies | No self-serve priceaccess is by approval and is closing |
| Best volume price per 1,000 requests | $0.35top-up of $5,000 or more | $0.50above 30,000 requests in one day | $2.00no volume tier | $0.99$497 pack of 500,000 | $0.50$500 per month plan | No self-serve priceaccess is by approval and is closing |
| Failed requests and empty pages | Not charged | Not stated on pricing page | Rate-limited calls not billed | Not stated on pricing page | Not stated on pricing page | Not applicable |
| Free trial | $0.50, no card | $0.05, about 50 requests | $0.50, about 250 reads | 100 requests | 30 requests | 100 queries per minute, non-commercial |
| Setup | Google sign-in, no app review | Account and API key | Account and API key | Account and API key | Account and API key | Approval required. New requests close October 31, 2026 |
Apixstar charges per 10 results on listings and searches, so a page of 100 results costs $0.007. Other providers charge per request and return different page sizes, so compare the cost of the data you need. Competitor figures are list prices for read requests from each provider's public pricing page on October 8, 2026: TikHub, Redditapis, ScrapeCreators, FetchLayer, Reddit official.
Which one fits your job
| If you need | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Read-only Reddit data, billed only on success | Apixstar | Reddit is the whole product, failed requests and empty pages are free, and a post comes back with up to 200 comments for one request |
| Many social platforms behind one key | TikHub, ScrapeCreators, FetchLayer | They cover TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and others alongside Reddit |
| Posting, voting or direct messages | Redditapis, or the official API | Apixstar does not write to Reddit |
| Officially sanctioned access | The official Reddit Data API | It is the only route covered by an agreement with Reddit |
| Years of historical archives | Community archives such as Arctic Shift | Live APIs, including Apixstar, return what Reddit serves now |
What to check besides the price per request
Data per request
Providers return different page sizes for one request. Apixstar charges $0.0007 per 10 results on listings and searches, and $0.0007 for a post with up to 200 comments.
Who pays for failures
Reddit throttles and blocks. Ask whether a timeout or an upstream error is billed. Here it is not.
Expiry and minimums
Check whether credits expire and what the smallest purchase is. A Apixstar balance does not expire and there is no subscription.
One-to-one comparisons: official Reddit API, TikHub, Apify, ScrapeCreators, PRAW and Pushshift. To price your own volume, use the cost calculator.
Comparison questions
Which Reddit API is cheapest?
It depends on volume. On published list prices checked on October 8, 2026, entry prices per 1,000 read requests were TikHub $1.00, Redditapis $2.00, ScrapeCreators $1.88, FetchLayer $1.99, Reddit official $0.24, and Apixstar $0.70. Several providers get cheaper at high volume, so compare at the volume you expect.
Why not use the official Reddit API?
You can, if you are approved and your use fits its terms. It needs a registered app and OAuth, the free tier is limited to 100 queries per minute and to non-commercial use, and commercial access is arranged with Reddit directly.
What if I need more platforms than Reddit?
Then a multi-platform provider such as TikHub or ScrapeCreators is the better fit. Apixstar only covers Reddit.
What if I need to post or send messages?
Apixstar is read-only. Redditapis offers write and direct-message endpoints, and the official Reddit API supports posting for approved apps.
How should I compare price fairly?
Compare the cost of the data you need, not the cost of a request. Check how many posts or comments one request returns, whether failed requests are billed, whether your balance expires and whether there is a minimum spend. Apixstar bills listings per 10 results, so price a page at the size you will actually request.
Test it against your own workload
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