Rate Limits Quick Reference
Quick lookup tables and decision trees for choosing the right tier and staying within limits.
📊 Tier Comparison at a Glance
Tier | RPS | IP Limit | Best For | Monthly Price* |
---|---|---|---|---|
FREE | 5 | ✅ 12 req/s | Development, testing | Free |
BASIC | 10 | ❌ None | Small apps | $ |
PRO | 10 | ❌ None | Production apps | $$ |
ENTERPRISE_50 | 50 | ❌ None | High-traffic apps | $$$ |
ENTERPRISE_500 | 500 | ❌ None | Mission-critical | Contact us |
Note: RPS is enforced per user (shared across all access keys), not per access key.
*See pricing page for current rates
🎯 Which Tier Do I Need?
Decision Tree
How many requests per second do you need?
│
├─ Less than 5 req/s
│ └─ Do you need to bypass IP restrictions?
│ ├─ No → ✅ FREE tier
│ └─ Yes → ✅ BASIC tier
│
├─ Between 5-10 req/s
│ └─ Do you need priority support?
│ ├─ No → ✅ BASIC tier
│ └─ Yes → ✅ PRO tier
│
├─ Between 10-50 req/s
│ └─ ✅ ENTERPRISE_50 tier
│
└─ More than 50 req/s
└─ ✅ ENTERPRISE_500 tier or custom
By Use Case
Use Case | Recommended Tier | Why |
---|---|---|
Local development | FREE | Cost-effective, sufficient for testing |
Hobby project | FREE or BASIC | Low traffic, minimal cost |
Startup MVP | BASIC or PRO | Room to grow, professional support |
Production DApp | PRO or ENTERPRISE_50 | Reliable, scalable |
DEX / High-frequency | ENTERPRISE_500 | Maximum throughput |
Analytics platform | ENTERPRISE_50/500 | Sustained high RPS |
Wallet application | PRO or ENTERPRISE_50 | Depends on user base |
NFT marketplace | ENTERPRISE_50 | Burst traffic handling |
🚦 Rate Limit Behavior
FREE Tier: Dual Limits (AND Logic)
Request arrives
↓
Check User RPS (5 req/s) ──── FAIL → 429 Too Many Requests
↓ PASS
↓
Check IP RPS (12 req/s) ──── FAIL → 429 Too Many Requests
↓ PASS
↓
Process Request → 200 OK
Key Point: Both limits must pass for FREE tier.
Paid Tiers: Single Limit
Request arrives
↓
Check User RPS (tier-specific) ──── FAIL → 429 Too Many Requests
↓ PASS
↓
Process Request → 200 OK
Key Point: No IP-based restrictions on paid tiers.
📈 Scaling Strategies
Vertical Scaling (Upgrade Tier)
Current Tier | Next Tier | RPS Increase | IP Restriction Removed |
---|---|---|---|
FREE → BASIC | +5 req/s | 5 → 10 | ✅ |
BASIC → PRO | 0 req/s | 10 → 10 | Already removed |
PRO → ENTERPRISE_50 | +40 req/s | 10 → 50 | Already removed |
ENTERPRISE_50 → ENTERPRISE_500 | +450 req/s | 50 → 500 | Already removed |
Horizontal Scaling (Multiple Keys)
Strategy | Setup | Total RPS | Cost |
---|---|---|---|
1 FREE key | Simple | 5 | Free |
3 FREE keys | Key rotation | 15 | Free |
1 BASIC key | Simple | 10 | $ |
3 BASIC keys | Key rotation | 30 | $$$ |
1 ENTERPRISE_50 | Simple | 50 | $$$ |
Note: Using multiple keys requires key rotation logic in your application.
⚡ Request Budget Calculator
FREE Tier
Scenario | Math | Daily Requests |
---|---|---|
Constant rate at limit | 5 req/s × 86,400s | 432,000 |
Constant rate at 50% | 2.5 req/s × 86,400s | 216,000 |
Bursts (10 req every 2s) | Averages to 5 req/s | 432,000 |
BASIC/PRO Tier
Scenario | Math | Daily Requests |
---|---|---|
Constant rate at limit | 10 req/s × 86,400s | 864,000 |
Constant rate at 50% | 5 req/s × 86,400s | 432,000 |
ENTERPRISE_50 Tier
Scenario | Math | Daily Requests |
---|---|---|
Constant rate at limit | 50 req/s × 86,400s | 4,320,000 |
Constant rate at 50% | 25 req/s × 86,400s | 2,160,000 |
ENTERPRISE_500 Tier
Scenario | Math | Daily Requests |
---|---|---|
Constant rate at limit | 500 req/s × 86,400s | 43,200,000 |
Constant rate at 50% | 250 req/s × 86,400s | 21,600,000 |
Important: These are RPS limits. Your daily quota (compute units) may be lower. Check both limits in your dashboard.
🔧 Common Optimization Scenarios
Scenario 1: Getting 429 on FREE Tier
Symptoms:
Response: 429 Too Many Requests
Current RPS: ~6 requests/second
Tier: FREE
Diagnosis: Exceeding 5 req/s user limit
Solutions (ranked by effort):
- ⚡ Add client-side throttling → Immediate
- ⚡ Implement request queuing → 1-2 hours
- 💰 Upgrade to BASIC tier → Instant (2x RPS)
- 🔧 Batch requests → 2-4 hours of refactoring
Scenario 2: Intermittent 429 on BASIC Tier
Symptoms:
Response: Mostly 200, occasional 429
Average RPS: ~8 requests/second
Peak RPS: ~15 requests/second
Tier: BASIC (10 req/s limit)
Diagnosis: Burst traffic exceeding 10 req/s
Solutions:
- ⚡ Implement request queue with max rate → 2 hours
- ⚡ Add caching for repeated requests → 4 hours