Reddit API Pricing Made Simple
No mandatory enterprise sales calls. No complex OAuth approval hurdles. Start free with 30 requests and scale with prepaid credit packs or monthly Pro.
Hobby
Free forever for experimenting and personal projects.
- 30 free requests
- All 14 endpoints
- MCP server access
- No credit card required
Starter
One-time purchase. Credits never expire.
- 1,000 prepaid requests
- Credits stack & never expire
- All 14 endpoints
- MCP server access
Growth
One-time purchase. Credits never expire.
- 10,000 prepaid requests
- Credits stack & never expire
- All 14 endpoints
- MCP server access
Pro
Best ValueFor production apps needing a fixed monthly budget.
- 100,000 requests/mo
- Resets every month
- Premium residential proxies
- Priority support
Official Reddit API Cost vs. SubScraper
A side-by-side cost and feature comparison for modern developers.
| Dimension | SubScraper | Official Reddit API |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0 (30 free requests) | Pay-per-use, commercial pricing |
| App Registration & Approval | None (Instant API Key) | Strict application review process |
| Authentication | Single Bearer API key | Complex OAuth 2.0 flow |
| AI Agent Support (MCP) | Native Model Context Protocol Server | No official MCP server |
| Residential Proxy Rotation | Built-in (included in price) | IP rate limited per token |
| Pricing Model | Prepaid packs ($1.99/1k, $17.90/10k) or $149/mo Pro | $0.24 / 1k reqs + contract minimums |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the official Reddit API cost?
The official Reddit Data API costs $0.24 per 1,000 requests ($12,000/month for 50 million requests) and requires commercial app approval, OAuth authentication, and strict contract terms. SubScraper provides an alternative with 30 free requests, prepaid packs from $1.99/1k requests, and Pro at $149/mo for 100k requests with zero app approval required.
Are residential proxies included in the price?
Yes. SubScraper covers all residential proxy bandwidth, IP rotation, and anti-bot bypass costs inside the plan price. You never pay separate proxy fees.
Do prepaid credits expire?
No. Starter ($1.99 for 1,000 requests) and Growth ($17.90 for 10,000 requests) are one-time purchases. Credits stack on your account and never expire.
Can I upgrade to Pro or cancel at any time?
Yes, the Pro monthly subscription ($149/mo for 100,000 requests) can be upgraded or cancelled at any time directly through your billing settings with zero penalties.
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