Authentication
All authenticated endpoints require an API key passed via the X-API-Key header. Keys are free to create and rate limits are enforced per user account, not per key—so you can create multiple keys for different projects without splitting your quota.
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| Plan | Daily Limit | Markets | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 250 | US only | Raw conditions |
| Pro | 10,000 | US + EU | Raw + Graded |
| Scale | 100,000 | US + EU | Raw + Graded + WebSocket |
Plan Features
- Free: US market, raw card conditions only (MINT, NEAR_MINT, etc.)
- Pro: + EU market (Cardmarket) + PSA/BGS/CGC graded prices
- Scale: + WebSocket real-time updates + priority support
Rate Limits
- Burst: 30 requests per 10 seconds (per API key)
- Daily: Enforced per account, shared across all keys, resets at midnight UTC
- See Rate Limiting for full details and response headers