Brave Replaces Free Search API Tier with $5 Monthly Credit System for Developers
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Summary
Brave has discontinued its free Search API tier, moving all developers to a metered billing system. The new model provides $5 in monthly credits (roughly 1,000 free queries), down from the previous 5,000 free queries per month. Developers who had previously provided credit card information under the assurance they wouldn't be charged for free plans now find those cards activated for billing. Additional usage costs $5 per thousand requests.
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This change significantly reduces the previous free allotment of up to 5,000 queries per month
The restructuring positions all developers onto a metered billing system, requiring active payment information for continued usage beyond the initial credit
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