Essentials
Credit System
Learn about how credits are consumed across different API operations.
Fansly API uses a credit-based system to measure usage across our various endpoints. Each subscription plan includes a monthly allocation of credits.
Credit Consumption
Different API operations consume a different number of credits based on their complexity and resource usage.
| Operation Type | Credit Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Request | 1 Credit | Most API calls (List chats, Get account info, etc.) |
| Webhook Event | 1 Credit | Each real-time event received via a registered webhook endpoint |
| Media Request | 3 Credits | Uploading or downloading media files (Photos, Videos) |
Monthly Allocations
Your monthly credit limit depends on your chosen plan:
- Starter: 24,000 Credits
- Pro: 60,000 Credits
- Enterprise: Custom / Unlimited
Managing Your Credits
- Reset Cycle: Your credit balance is automatically refreshed at the start of each new monthly billing cycle. Unused credits do not roll over to the next month; your balance simply resets to your plan’s full allowance.
- Monitoring: You can track your real-time credit usage and remaining balance in the Usage section of your dashboard.
- Overages: If you reach your monthly credit limit, your API requests will be paused. To resume service, you can either upgrade to a higher plan or purchase additional top-up credits.
Running low? You can upgrade your plan or buy extra credits by contacting our sales team.
Best Practices
- Batch Requests: Use endpoints that return multiple items in a single call to save credits.
- Efficient Logic: Before making a request, check if the data can be cached locally.
- Monitor Usage: Regularly check the dashboard to identify peak usage periods.