Is VedIntel™ AstroAPI a drop-in replacement for VedicAstroAPI?

Yes. Same endpoint paths via /v3-json/* rewrites. Change one environment variable. Same parameter names, same response structure.

What ephemeris does VedIntel™ AstroAPI use?

Swiss Ephemeris running locally — same engine as Jagannatha Hora and Parashara Light. Zero external dependency means zero third-party downtime risk.

What makes VedIntel™ AstroAPI better than VedicAstroAPI?

Three things — Swiss Ephemeris runs locally so cached responses are 10x faster. Parashari engine detects 30+ yogas with depth VedicAstroAPI does not have. Only Vedic API with native Claude AI narrative endpoints.

Why do developers switch away from VedicAstroAPI?

External compute dependency means upstream outages affect production apps. Plans are split — Vedic, Western, and Tarot cost separately. No live AI interpretation. No permanent natal chart caching.

Is VedIntel™ AstroAPI a drop-in replacement for VedicAstroAPI?

Yes. We replicate the /v3-json/* endpoint paths via Next.js rewrites. Same parameter names (api_key, dob, tob, lat, lon, tz). Same response envelope. Change one environment variable.

Is there a Vedic astrology API with Claude AI?

Yes — VedIntel™ AstroAPI is the only Vedic API with a live Claude AI interpretation layer. Endpoints under /api/v1/ai/* return written chart readings, transit forecasts, and dasha narratives.

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Q: Does VedIntel™ AstroAPI have a free plan?

Yes. 500 API calls per month, all core Vedic endpoints, no credit card required.

Same endpoint paths. Same parameter names. Same response format. Change one environment variable and your app works — with Swiss Ephemeris accuracy, local compute, and Claude AI built in.

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The One-Line Switch

Change one environment variable. Every endpoint, every parameter, every response field — unchanged.

.env.local — your only change

# Before
VEDIC_API_BASE=https://api.vedicastroapi.com/v3-json
# After
VEDIC_API_BASE=https://vedintelastroapi.com/v3-json
# Your API calls stay identical:
const url = `${process.env.VEDIC_API_BASE}/horoscope/planet-details`
const res = await fetch(`${url}?api_key=${key}&dob=${dob}&tob=${tob}&lat=${lat}&lon=${lon}&tz=${tz}` )

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Free-tier API key. Real Swiss Ephemeris output. Copy and run.

Terminal

# Get free API key at vedintelastroapi.com/auth/signup
curl "https://vedintelastroapi.com/api/v1/horoscope/planet-details?api_key=YOUR_FREE_KEY&dob=01/10/1977&tob=11:40&lat=11&lon=77&tz=5.5"
# Response (same structure as VedicAstroAPI):
{
  "status": 200,
  "response": {
    "Sun":  { "name": "Sun",  "sign": "Virgo",       "house": 10, "nakshatra": "Hasta" },
    "Moon": { "name": "Moon", "sign": "Aries",        "house": 5,  "nakshatra": "Bharani" },
    "Asc":  { "name": "Asc",  "sign": "Sagittarius",  "house": 1,  "nakshatra": "Purva Ashadha" }
  },
  "remaining_api_calls": 499
}

The Three Accuracy Advantages

VedicAstroAPI has not published a benchmark against Jagannatha Hora or Parashara Light. We have.

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10/10 Planets at 0.0000°

We ran every planet in our reference chart (01/10/1977, 11:40, Coimbatore) against Jagannatha Hora. Perfect match across all 10 grahas. Zero tolerance for drift.

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BPHS-Correct Divisional Charts

The common formula (global_degree × N) is mathematically wrong for all Dn charts. We implement BPHS per-chart rules: D2 Hora, D3 Drekkana, D9 Navamsa — all correct.

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Swiss Ephemeris Sunrise/Sunset

Spencer (1971) approximation gives ±15 min error. We call swe_rise_trans() directly. Mumbai April 19: wrong formula said 11:52 AM. Swiss Ephemeris says 6:18 AM.

Side-by-Side Feature Comparison

Honest evaluation — we note where VedicAstroAPI still leads.

Feature	VedIntel™ AstroAPI	VedicAstroAPI
Computation engine	✓ Swiss Ephemeris — runs locally	External API call
Third-party dependency	✓ None — zero downtime risk	Yes — their uptime = your uptime
Natal chart cache	✓ Permanent (Supabase) — 10x faster	Not documented
AI interpretation	✓ Claude AI narratives — live	None (announced, not live)
Yoga detection	✓ 30+ yogas with Parashari depth	Basic yoga set
Endpoint count	116 endpoints (Vedic focused)	✓ 100+ (incl. Western + Tarot)
Western astrology	Coming Q3 2026	✓ Available
Drop-in compatibility	✓ Yes — /v3-json/* rewrites live	N/A (incumbent)
Divisional charts	✓ D1–D60, BPHS-correct formulas	D1–D60 (formula undisclosed)
Dasha systems	Vimshottari + Yogini + Char	✓ Vimshottari + Yogini + Char
Accuracy benchmark	✓ 10/10 planets at 0.0000° vs JHora	Not published
Free plan	✓ 500 calls/mo — all core endpoints	14-day trial only
Endpoints per plan	✓ All 66+ on every paid plan	Split across 3 separate plan types

Pricing Comparison

All VedIntel™ AstroAPI plans include all 116 endpoints. VedicAstroAPI charges separately for Vedic, Western, and Tarot.

Plan	VedIntel™ AstroAPI	VedicAstroAPI
Free	✓ ₹0 — 500 calls/mo, all core endpoints	14-day trial only
Developer	✓ ₹750/mo — 5,000 calls/mo	No equivalent
Starter	✓ ₹4,100/mo — 1,00,000 calls	₹1,499/mo (Vedic Limited — fewer endpoints)
Professional	✓ ₹12,500/mo — 10,00,000 calls	₹4,999/mo — 5,00,000 calls
Enterprise	✓ ₹33,500/mo — Unlimited	₹14,999/mo — 20,00,000 calls (not unlimited)

VedicAstroAPI prices sourced from their public pricing page. Prices subject to change.

15-Minute Migration Checklist

Step by step. No surprises.

Sign up and get your API key

2 min

Create a free account at vedintelastroapi.com/auth/signup. Your key is available immediately — no waitlist, no credit card.

Change one environment variable

1 min

Set your base URL to https://vedintelastroapi.com/v3-json — our /v3-json/* rewrites are live. The rest of your code stays identical.

Run your existing test suite

5 min

Every endpoint uses the same parameter names (api_key, dob, tob, lat, lon, tz) and the same response structure. Your tests should pass unchanged.

Cross-check one birth chart

5 min

Reference: dob=01/10/1977&tob=11:40&lat=11&lon=77&tz=5.5 → Sagittarius ascendant, Sun in Virgo, Moon in Aries. Compare against Jagannatha Hora.

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