YouTube API Pricing

The most cost-effective YouTube API pricing in the market. Pay-as-you-go model with non-expiring credits. No subscriptions, no waste, no monthly fees. Perfect for developers who want to extract YouTube video data and transcripts without breaking the bank.

Credits Never Expire
Up to 85% Savings
No Monthly Fees

Choose Your YouTube API Credit Package

Buy once, use forever. Our pay-as-you-go YouTube API pricing ensures you only pay for what you actually use.

Starter
$3.99 one-time
300 YouTube API credits
$0.0133 per credit
  • 300 YouTube API credits
  • YouTube Transcript API
  • YouTube Video API
  • Credits never expire
  • Pay only for what you use
  • Basic email support
  • API documentation access
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Pro
$9.99 one-time
2,500 YouTube API credits
$0.0040 per credit
70% savings vs Starter
  • 2,500 YouTube API credits
  • YouTube Transcript API
  • YouTube Video API
  • Credits never expire
  • Pay only for what you use
  • Basic email support
  • API documentation access
Power
$19.99 one-time
10,000 YouTube API credits
$0.0020 per credit
85% savings vs Starter
  • 10,000 YouTube API credits
  • YouTube Transcript API
  • YouTube Video API
  • Credits never expire
  • Pay only for what you use
  • Basic email support
  • API documentation access

YouTube API Cost Calculator

See how much you can save with our pay-as-you-go YouTube API pricing compared to subscription-based competitors.

Small Project
Building a simple YouTube video analyzer
Usage Requirement:
500 API calls needed
YouTubeAPI Cost:$6.65 (500 credits from Pro plan)
Competitor Cost:$29/month minimum
Your Savings:Save $22.35 (77% savings)
One-time cost vs monthly
Medium Project
Educational platform with transcript features
Usage Requirement:
2,000 API calls needed
YouTubeAPI Cost:$9.99 (2,500 credits)
Competitor Cost:$49/month minimum
Your Savings:Save $39/month (80% savings)
Credits last forever
Large Project
Content analysis platform
Usage Requirement:
8,000 API calls needed
YouTubeAPI Cost:$19.99 (10,000 credits)
Competitor Cost:$99/month minimum
Your Savings:Save $79/month (80% savings)
No recurring fees

Why Choose Pay-As-You-Go YouTube API Pricing?

Our credit-based system is designed for modern developers who want flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and no waste.

Credits Never Expire

Buy once, use forever. Your YouTube API credits never expire, unlike monthly subscription limits.

No time pressure

Pay Only What You Use

No monthly minimums or recurring fees. Perfect for variable workloads and project-based development.

True cost efficiency

No Wasted Credits

Stop losing money on unused monthly allowances. Every credit you buy is available when you need it.

Zero waste guarantee

Complete Flexibility

Scale up for big projects, scale down during quiet periods. Perfect for agencies and freelancers.

Ultimate flexibility

YouTube API Pricing FAQ

Common questions about our pay-as-you-go YouTube API pricing model

How does pay-as-you-go YouTube API pricing work?

You purchase credits upfront and use them to make API calls. Each API call (video info or transcript) costs 1 credit. Credits never expire, so you can use them at your own pace without any time pressure or monthly fees.

Why is pay-as-you-go better than subscription YouTube APIs?

Subscription APIs force you to pay monthly minimums even if you don't use all your credits. With our model, you only pay for what you actually use, credits never expire, and there are no recurring fees. Most users save 60-85% compared to subscription models.

Do YouTube API credits really never expire?

Yes! Once you purchase credits, they're yours forever. Whether you use them in a day, a month, or a year, they'll always be available in your account. This is perfect for project-based work or variable usage patterns.

How much can I save with YouTubeAPI pricing?

Most users save 60-85% compared to subscription-based YouTube APIs. For example, if you need 500 API calls, you'd pay just $6.65 with us vs $29+ monthly minimums with competitors. Plus, our credits never expire.

What YouTube data can I extract with the API?

Our YouTube API provides comprehensive video information (title, description, views, likes, thumbnails, channel data) and multi-language transcripts with precise timestamps. Perfect for content analysis, accessibility, and AI training.

Can I buy more YouTube API credits anytime?

Absolutely! You can purchase additional credits whenever you need them. All credits stack together and never expire. This gives you complete flexibility to scale your usage up or down as needed.

Is there a minimum purchase for YouTube API credits?

Our minimum purchase is just $3.99 for 300 credits, making it accessible for small projects and testing. Compare this to competitors who require $29+ monthly minimums regardless of usage.

How does YouTubeAPI compare to other YouTube data APIs?

We offer the most cost-effective pricing with non-expiring credits, faster response times (avg 487ms), 99.9% uptime, and comprehensive data extraction. Our pay-as-you-go model eliminates waste and reduces costs significantly.

Start Saving with Pay-As-You-Go YouTube API Pricing

Crawl any video or channel. Extract transcripts, captions, and metadata at scale — no nonsense.

Credits Never Expire
Up to 85% Savings
No Monthly Fees