X Adopts Usage-Based API Pricing Model
San Francisco–based social platform X (formerly Twitter) announced a major overhaul of its API pricing, introducing a usage-based pay-per-use model that charges developers per API call rather than fixed monthly tiers. The change links cumulative API spend to xAI credits, returning up to 20% of spend, and aims to lower upfront barriers while tying developer usage more closely to X's AI strategy. Analysts warn heavy usage could still incur high costs.
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Major platform pricing shift affecting many developers, but limited details on exact rates and long-term cost impact.
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