ApiCharge Subscription Model
ApiCharge introduces ApiCharge Subscriptions - a revolutionary approach to API monetization and pricing.
- Time-bound access (minutes to months) to specific API routes
- Flexible pricing changes and service level changes without affecting existing subscribers, due to network integrated price control
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- Guaranteed quality-of-service for the duration of the ApiCharge Subscription
- Autonomous machine-to-machine payment capabilities
- Pay only for actual usage without necessitating long-term commitments
Flexible Rate Limiters
Create sophisticated service tiers with our comprehensive rate limiting system. Define exactly what users get with each purchase using a combination of powerful limiters.
- Call Count: Limit the number of API calls per subscription
- Data Limits: Control total data transfer (upload/download)
- Stream Rate: Define bandwidth (bytes per second) for streaming connections
- Credits: Implement a credit-based system with dynamic consumption
Protocol-Agnostic Design
ApiCharge works with all common API protocols and communication methods, ensuring maximum compatibility with existing infrastructure.
- Full support for REST, GraphQL, and RPC APIs
- WebSocket and Server-Sent Events for real-time applications
- gRPC for high-performance systems
- HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, and HTTP/3 compatibility
Streamlined Deployment
Add ApiCharge to your infrastructure with minimal effort using our flexible deployment options.
- All-in-one Docker containers with integrated Stellar Soroban
- Cross-platform binaries for all major operating systems
- Pre-packaged solutions for common services and frameworks
- Simple JSON configuration with hot-reload capability
Additional Features
ApiCharge offers a wealth of features designed to make API monetization simple, secure, and effective
🔒 Cryptographic Security
Every component of the protocol relies on ED25519 signatures to guarantee authenticity and prevent tampering, ensuring secure transactions.
💸 Micro-Transaction Fees
Transaction fees as low as 0.25 cents make ApiCharge economically viable even for small-value transactions.
⚡ Low Latency
Adds just 400 microseconds of processing time per request, ensuring minimal impact on your API performance.
🔄 Horizontal Scaling
Built-in support for clustered deployments with load balancer hints and distributed rate limiting state.
📊 Usage Monitoring
Track service usage with detailed metrics to optimize your offerings and understand customer behavior.
🔍 Transparent Pricing
Quote-based system ensures clients always know exactly what they're paying for before any transaction occurs.