X Revamps Developer API Pricing, Shifts to Pay-Per-Use Model

X has revamped its developer API pricing model to a pay-per-use system, charging developers based on their specific API requests rather than fixed monthly fees. This change aims to lower the entry barrier for independent developers, early-stage startups, and hobbyists. Additionally, X has introduced a redesigned developer console for managing API usage and credits. The new pricing model also includes a credit-based incentive system that connects spending on the X API with access to xAI’s models, encouraging developers to use X’s data with xAI tools.