What is included in the free Vedic astrology API plan?
The free plan includes 500 API calls per month with access to all 80+ endpoints — the same endpoints available on paid plans. This includes kundli, panchang, dasha, dosha, marriage matching, tarot, extended horoscope, and Jaimini systems. The only restrictions are the call volume (500/month) and rate limit (20 requests/second). No credit card is required to sign up.
Does the free plan expire?
No. The free plan is permanently free with no expiry. Your 500 calls reset every calendar month. You can use it indefinitely for development, testing, or light-traffic personal projects. Upgrade to a paid plan when you need more calls.
What happens when I exceed 500 calls?
Once your 500 free calls are used, the API returns a 429 Too Many Requests response with remaining_api_calls: 0. Your call counter resets on the 1st of each month. You can upgrade to the Developer plan ($9/mo, 5,000 calls) at any point from your dashboard — the upgrade activates instantly.
Can I use the free API in production?
Yes — for low-traffic personal projects. Many developers launch with the free tier and upgrade when call volume grows. For commercial applications serving real users, we recommend the Developer ($9/mo) or Starter ($49/mo) plan. The natal chart caching system means your call usage is lower than you might expect — repeat birth dates never consume additional calls.
How is this different from other free astrology APIs?
Most free astrology APIs offer a limited subset of endpoints or significantly reduced accuracy. Our free plan provides access to all 80+ production endpoints with full Swiss Ephemeris precision — the same computation engine used by professional Vedic astrology software. There is no "free tier endpoint" — every endpoint is the same quality on every plan.