Expired60% confidenceOpinionTime unknown
For most developers, the monthly cost of directly using the API on a pay-as-you-go model typically falls between $10 and $50.
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60%
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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6/1/2026
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Valid until: 8/30/2026(expired)
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