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The AppHighway Points System Explained

Understanding how points work, which APIs cost how many points, monthly resets, and strategies to optimize your point usage for maximum value.

Michael Rodriguez
December 28, 2025
8 min read

TL;DR

  • Every API call consumes points based on computational complexity (1-7 points)
  • Points reset monthly on your billing date - unused points don't roll over
  • Failed API calls don't consume points - you only pay for successful processing
  • 4 subscription tiers: Free (150 pts/mo), Starter (1,200 pts/mo), Pro (3,500 pts/mo), Scale (9,000 pts/mo)
  • All 50+ APIs are included in every plan - only point allocation differs

Why Points-Based Billing?

Traditional API platforms charge per request, which can be unfair when some operations are simple while others are computationally expensive. AppHighway's points system ensures you pay fairly based on actual resource consumption.

Next Steps

Now that you understand the points system

Use the Pricing Calculator

Estimate your monthly point usage across different APIs to find the perfect plan.

Explore API Costs

Browse all 50+ APIs and see exact point costs for each endpoint.

Fair, Transparent, Flexible

AppHighway's points-based billing ensures you pay fairly based on actual resource consumption. With full transparency and all 50+ APIs included in every plan, you have complete flexibility.

Ready to start using points? Sign up for free and get 150 points per month.

The AppHighway Points System Explained | Complete Guide