GetXAPI vs Official X API Pricing Comparison
Both GetXAPI and the official X API now use pay-per-use pricing. Compare the per-request cost side by side.
GetXAPI
$0.001 – $0.002
Per call, pay as you go
- Standard endpoints: $0.001 / call
- DM endpoints: $0.002 / call
- $0.1 free credits, no card required
Official X API (Pay-Per-Use)
$0.005 – $0.015
Per resource, pay as you go
- Posts: Read: $0.005 / resource
- User: Read: $0.010 / resource
- DM Event: Read: $0.010 / resource
- Content: Create: $0.010 / resource
- DM Interaction: Create: $0.015 / resource
- User Interaction: Create: $0.015 / resource
Current official pricing model
As of February 9, 2026, the official X API has transitioned to a consumption-based pay-per-use model with no fixed monthly costs and no monthly caps. developer.x.com/#pricing. GetXAPI remains 5x–15x cheaper per request across all equivalent endpoint types.
Update cadence: this comparison is re-checked monthly and whenever X publishes pricing changes.
Per-Request Cost Comparison by Endpoint
| GetXAPI Endpoint | Type | GetXAPI Cost | Official X Cost | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
tweet/advanced_search | read | $0.001 | $0.005 | 5x cheaper |
tweet/detail | read | $0.001 | $0.005 | 5x cheaper |
tweet/replies | read | $0.001 | $0.005 | 5x cheaper |
tweet/create | write | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
tweet/favorite | write | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
tweet/retweet | write | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/info | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/info_by_id | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/user_about | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/followers | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/following | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/verified_followers | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/media | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/tweets | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/tweets_and_replies | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/likes | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/home_timeline | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/bookmark_search | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/followers_you_know | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
user/check_follow_relationship | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
list/members | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
dm/list | read | $0.002 | $0.010 | 5x cheaper |
dm/send | write | $0.002 | $0.015 | 8x cheaper |
user_login | read | $0.001 | $0.010 | 10x cheaper |
Cost at 10,000 Requests
| Operation Type | GetXAPI | Official X API |
|---|---|---|
| 10K post reads | $10.00 | $50.00 |
| 10K user reads | $10.00 | $100.00 |
| 10K content creates | $10.00 | $100.00 |
| 10K DM reads | $20.00 | $100.00 |
Sources
Official X API pay-per-use pricing from developer.x.com/#pricing. GetXAPI pricing from getxapi.com/pricing.
Pricing values last verified on February 9, 2026.
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