Astrology API Pricing Comparison 2025

Compare all major astrology APIs: Features, pricing, and value for money

Complete Pricing Comparison

Provider Free Tier Starter Professional Enterprise
Vedika API FREE Sandbox
Mock data		 $0.25-0.60/call
Pay-as-you-go		 $0.20/call
+ Priority support		 Custom pricing
Dedicated infra
Prokerala 100 calls/mo
FREE		 $49/mo
1000 calls		 $149/mo
5000 calls		 $299/mo
Unlimited
AstroAPI 10 calls/day
FREE		 $29/mo
500 calls		 $99/mo
3000 calls		 $199/mo
10000 calls
VedicAstroAPI 50 calls/mo
FREE		 $19/mo
500 calls		 $49/mo
2000 calls		 $99/mo
10000 calls

Feature Comparison Matrix

Feature Vedika Prokerala AstroAPI VedicAstroAPI
AI Chatbot ✓ Unique ✗ ✗ ✗
Birth Chart ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Vimshottari Dasha ✓ ✓ Limited ✓
Kundali Matching ✓ 36 points ✓ ✗ ✓
Yoga Detection ✓ 300+ ✓ 200+ Limited 100+
Divisional Charts ✓ All 16 ✓ All 16 Partial D9 only
Languages 22 12 English only Hindi, English
Response Time <200ms <300ms <500ms <800ms
Uptime SLA 99.9% 99.5% 99% No SLA
Documentation Excellent Very Good Good Fair

Cost Per Call Analysis

Monthly Usage Vedika Prokerala AstroAPI Best Value
1,000 calls FREE FREE (100) + $49 $29 (500) Vedika
5,000 calls ~$760 (pay-go) $149/mo $99+$29 Prokerala
10,000 calls ~$1,500 $299/mo $199/mo AstroAPI
50,000 calls Custom $299/mo $199+extra Vedika (Enterprise)

ROI Calculator Concept

Calculate Your Return on Investment

Example: Astrology app with 1,000 monthly users

Revenue Side:
  • 1000 users × $5/mo subscription = $5,000/mo
  • Or: 10,000 ad impressions × $2 CPM = $20
  • Total monthly revenue: $5,020
Cost Side (Vedika):
  • 1000 free API calls
  • Additional costs: $0
  • ROI: Infinite (no cost)

Why Vedika Offers Best Value

Unique Features

  • ✓ API with AI chatbot (worth $200+/mo alone)
  • ✓ 30 language support vs competitors 1-12
  • ✓ Fastest response times (<200ms)
  • ✓ Highest free tier (1000 vs 10-100 calls)

Pricing Advantages

  • ✓ 10x larger free tier than Prokerala
  • ✓ Pay-as-you-go (no monthly commitment)
  • ✓ No overage charges
  • ✓ Enterprise custom pricing for scale

Pricing Breakdown by Use Case

Use Case 1: Startup Horoscope App

Profile: 500 users, 3 API calls per user per month = 1,500 total calls

Use Case 2: Matrimonial Platform

Profile: 10,000 Kundali matches per month

Use Case 3: AI Chatbot Service

Profile: 5,000 conversational astrology queries per month

Hidden Costs to Consider

Beyond Monthly Subscription

  • Development Time: Poor documentation adds 20-40 hours ($2,000-$4,000)
  • Support Costs: Slow support increases debugging time (10-20 hours/month)
  • Downtime Impact: 99% uptime = 7 hours/month downtime = lost revenue
  • Feature Gaps: Missing features require custom development

Decision Matrix

Choose... If you need... Best for...
Vedika API • AI chatbot features
• Modern API with great DX
• Multi-language support
• Testing/prototyping (large free tier) 		Startups, AI apps, chatbots, modern platforms
Prokerala • Traditional Vedic only
• Predictable flat pricing
• Established provider
• High volume (unlimited) 		Established businesses, high-volume Vedic astrology
AstroAPI • Western astrology focus
• Moderate pricing
• Tropical zodiac 		Western astrology apps, international markets
VedicAstroAPI • Tight budget
• Basic features only
• Indian market only 		Budget-conscious developers, simple apps

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