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This page explains the pricing model for all non-LLM APIs available through AISA. These APIs use a fixed per-request billing model. Each successful request to an endpoint incurs a predefined charge, independent of response size, token count, or processing time. Per-call pricing applies to APIs such as:
  • Search APIs
  • Financial APIs
  • YouTube APIs
  • Scholar APIs
  • Twitter APIs
  • Other structured data and retrieval services

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Billing Model Overview

Per-call APIs are billed using a flat-rate structure: Total Cost = Number of successful API calls × Per-call price Each endpoint has its own fixed cost per request, listed in USD. Unlike AI model inference:
  • There is no input/output token billing
  • Response length does not affect cost
  • Streaming does not apply

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What Counts as a Billable Call

A billable event occurs when:
  • A request is successfully processed by the endpoint
  • A response is returned
If a request fails before processing (for example, due to authentication errors), it typically does not generate usage charges. Actual billed events can be verified in the Usage Logs page.

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Endpoint-Based Pricing

Each per-call API endpoint has its own defined cost. In the Marketplace, each listing displays:
  • Endpoint name
  • API path
  • Price per call (USD)
Example format: $0.020000 / per call Pricing varies by endpoint and may reflect:
  • Data source cost
  • Upstream provider fees
  • Processing complexity
Always refer to the Marketplace for the latest pricing.

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Retries and Duplicate Requests

Because billing is per request:
  • Each successful call is billed independently
  • Retried requests that are processed successfully will incur additional charges
It is recommended to implement idempotency and retry handling carefully within your application logic.

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Rate Limits and Billing

Rate limits (such as RPM restrictions) control traffic flow but do not alter pricing.
  • If a request is accepted and processed, it is billed
  • If a request is rejected due to rate limiting, it does not incur usage charges

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Group-Based Pricing

If your workspace uses multiple groups, per-call pricing may vary by group. Group-level pricing rules or ratios (if configured) are applied automatically during billing. The final amount applied is shown on the Usage Logs page.

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Usage Visibility and Cost Transparency

All per-call API activity appears in Usage Logs, where you can review:
  • Timestamp
  • API key used
  • Group
  • Endpoint
  • Final cost charged
This allows you to:
  • Audit usage patterns
  • Monitor endpoint-level spend
  • Verify billing accuracy

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Important Notes

  • All prices are listed in USD.
  • Billing is triggered per successful API request.
  • There is no token-based billing for these endpoints.
  • Response size does not impact cost.
  • Pricing may change as endpoints evolve.
  • Refer to the Marketplace for up-to-date pricing.