How much does each endpoint cost?
| Endpoint | Credits |
|---|---|
Domain lookup (GET /v1/domain/{domain}) | 1 |
Domain history (GET /v1/domain/{domain}/history) | 1 |
| Find domains by technology | 1 |
| Technology lookup / search | 1 |
| Technology stats and trends | 1 |
| Market share | 1 |
| Company lookup | 1 |
| Company search | 1 |
| Batch company lookup | 1 per domain |
| Live technology lookup | 5 |
| Usage and credits endpoints | 0 |
Most endpoints cost 1 credit. Live detection (5 credits) costs more due to real-time browser rendering.
Plans
Free
$0/month — 100 creditsGet started with full API access. No credit card required.
Pro
$89/month — 10,000 creditsYearly: $890/year (save 17%).
Scale
$249/month — 50,000 creditsYearly: $2,490/year (save 17%).
Credits reset monthly on your billing cycle. Unused credits don’t roll over. Check your current balance at any time using the credit summary endpoint.
How to monitor usage
Use the account endpoints to track your credit consumption:GET /v1/credits— Current credit balance across all API keysGET /v1/usage— Detailed usage statistics with date range filtering
Related pages
Rate limits
Request limits by plan and retry strategies.
Account API
Monitor usage statistics and credit balance via API.
Authentication
Set up your API key for Bearer token authentication.
Live detection
Real-time detection — costs 5 credits per request.
Frequently asked questions
Do unused credits roll over to the next month?
Do unused credits roll over to the next month?
No. Credits reset monthly on your billing cycle date. Unused credits don’t carry over. Monitor your balance with the free
GET /v1/credits endpoint to avoid waste.What happens when I run out of credits?
What happens when I run out of credits?
API calls that require credits will return an error when your balance reaches zero. Free endpoints like
/v1/usage and /v1/credits continue to work. Upgrade your plan or wait for the monthly reset.Why does live detection cost more than a database lookup?
Why does live detection cost more than a database lookup?
Live detection (
POST /v1/technology-lookup-live) costs 5 credits because it spins up a real-time browser session to render the page, execute JavaScript, and analyze the results. Database lookups use pre-crawled data and return instantly for 1 credit. Use the domain lookup first and fall back to live detection only when needed.How are credits counted for batch requests?
How are credits counted for batch requests?
Batch endpoints charge 1 credit per item in the request. For example,
POST /v1/companies/batch with 50 domains costs 50 credits. POST /v1/technologies/lookup costs 1 credit total regardless of how many technology names you include. Check the endpoint table for per-endpoint costs.How do I check my remaining credits programmatically?
How do I check my remaining credits programmatically?
Call
GET /v1/credits to get your current balance, credit limit, and next reset date. This endpoint is free and doesn’t consume credits. You can poll it from your application to build dashboards or trigger alerts before you run out. See the account API for details.Is there an enterprise plan with custom credit limits?
Is there an enterprise plan with custom credit limits?
Yes. If the Scale plan’s 50,000 monthly credits aren’t enough, contact the TechnologyChecker team for custom enterprise pricing. Enterprise plans include higher credit allocations, increased rate limits, and dedicated support. Visit technologychecker.io to get in touch.