A TikHub alternative built only for Reddit
TikHub is a data API for 16 social platforms. Apixstar does one of them. If Reddit is what you need, here is how the two compare on published prices and terms, checked on October 8, 2026.
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Apixstar and TikHub side by side
| Feature | Apixstar | TikHub |
|---|---|---|
| Platform focus | Reddit only | 16 platforms |
| Access | Read only | Read only |
| Pricing model | Prepaid balance, flat per request | Pay per request, daily tiers |
| Post with comments | $0.0007one request | $0.001per request |
| Listing or search | $0.0007per 10 results | $0.001per request, page size varies |
| Best volume price per 1,000 requests | $0.35top-up of $5,000 or more | $0.50above 30,000 requests in one day |
| Failed requests and empty pages | Not charged | Not stated on pricing page |
| Free trial | $0.50, no card | $0.05, about 50 requests |
| Setup | Google sign-in, no app review | Account and API key |
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.
The differences that matter for Reddit
| Apixstar | TikHub | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Reddit only, run by a team with its own Reddit product | 16 platforms, with one Reddit page among them |
| Pricing shape | Prepaid balance. Fixed price per request, and per 10 results on listings | Per-request price with discounts that reset every day |
| Path design | Mirrors Reddit URLs, such as /r/{community}/new | Action-named endpoints, such as fetch_post_details |
| Failed requests | Not charged | Check TikHub's current terms |
| Agent tooling | Command line tool and skills for Claude Code, Codex and Cursor | MCP servers across its platforms |
TikHub's daily tiers reward steady high volume: its lowest price applies only to requests above 30,000 in a single day. A fixed unit price is easier to forecast if your usage is uneven.
When TikHub is the better choice
Choose TikHub if you need TikTok, Instagram, YouTube or other platforms from the same key, if you already run more than 30,000 requests every day, or if you want an MCP server today. Choose Apixstar if Reddit is your data source and you want predictable cost and a provider whose own product depends on the same pipeline.
Questions about switching
Is Apixstar cheaper than TikHub for Reddit?
For a post with its comments, yes. Apixstar charges $0.0007 per request and TikHub lists $0.001, which is 30% less. Listings and searches are different: Apixstar charges $0.0007 per 10 results, so a page of 100 results costs $0.007, while TikHub charges per request. TikHub's price also falls to $0.0005 above 30,000 requests in one day.
Does TikHub cover more than Reddit?
Yes. TikHub covers 16 platforms including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. If you need those, TikHub is the better choice. Apixstar only does Reddit.
How hard is it to switch?
Both are REST APIs with a Bearer key and JSON responses. You change the base URL, the key and the paths. Apixstar paths follow Reddit's own URL shape, for example /reddit/v1/r/{community}/new.
Can I try it without paying?
Yes. New Apixstar accounts get $0.50 of free credit with Google sign-in and no card.
Run the same Reddit request on both
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