Twitter API Cost Calculator
Enter your expected monthly API call volume to estimate your spend. GetXAPI charges $0.001 per call (~20 tweets) — just $0.05 per 1,000 tweets. For example, 10,000 calls costs $10 on GetXAPI (~200K tweets) vs $50–$100 on the official X API. Use the calculator below to see the exact savings at your volume.
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Tweet requests / month
GetXAPI: $0.001 / call (~20 tweets)
Official X: $0.005 / read, $0.010 / write
User requests / month
GetXAPI: $0.001 / call (~20 tweets)
Official X: $0.010 / read, $0.015 / write
DM requests / month
GetXAPI: $0.002 / call (~20 tweets)
Official X: $0.010 / read, $0.015 / write
Estimated Monthly Cost at Your Volume
Total input volume: 75,000 requests / month
| Provider | Estimated Monthly Spend | Effective Cost / 1,000 | Pricing Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| GetXAPI | $85.00 | $1.13 | Pay per call (no caps) |
| Official X API | $675.00 | $9.00 | Pay per use |
You save $590.00/mo with GetXAPI (87% less than official X API)
Sources: official X API pay-per-use pricing from developer.x.com/#pricing. Official X costs above use read rates for comparison; write operations cost more ($0.010–$0.015/request). Pricing last verified on May 5, 2026.
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