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Free vs Paid Astrology API: Which Should You Choose?
Comprehensive analysis of free and paid astrology API options. Make the right choice for your project and budget.
January 7, 2026
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12 min read
Free Astrology API Options
Several free options exist, but with significant limitations:
Aztro API (Free)
Daily, weekly, monthly horoscopes by sun sign.
- Only 3 endpoints
- No birth chart calculations
- Generic predictions only
- English only
Open Source Libraries
Swiss Ephemeris wrappers (pyswisseph, sweph)
- Raw calculations only
- No interpretations
- Requires astronomical knowledge
- DIY infrastructure
Vedika Sandbox (Free)
Full API testing with mock data.
- All 300+ endpoints
- Mock responses for testing
- No rate limits
- No credit card required
Free vs Paid Comparison
| Feature | Free APIs | Paid APIs |
|---|---|---|
| Endpoints | 3-10 | 50-300+ |
| Birth Charts | No | Yes |
| Accuracy | Variable | Swiss Ephemeris |
| Rate Limits | 100-500/day | Unlimited* |
| Support | Community | Email/Chat |
| SLA | None | 99.9% |
| AI Features | No | Vedika only |
When Free APIs Make Sense
- Learning/Prototyping: Testing concepts before investing
- Simple Horoscopes: Daily sun sign predictions only
- Low Traffic: Under 100 requests per day
- Personal Projects: Non-commercial hobby apps
When Paid APIs Are Worth It
- Birth Chart Features: Kundli, planetary positions, houses
- Matching/Compatibility: Marriage matching, synastry
- Production Apps: SLA guarantees, reliability
- Scale: More than 100 requests/day
- AI Chat: Natural language astrology queries
- Multi-language: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, etc.
Cost Analysis
Monthly cost for typical use cases:
| Use Case | Volume | Free Option | Vedika Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby App | 500/mo | Possible | $12 |
| Startup MVP | 5K/mo | Not viable | $12-20 |
| Production App | 50K/mo | Not viable | $49-100 |
| Enterprise | 500K/mo | Not viable | Custom |
The Best Approach
- Start with Sandbox: Use Vedika's free sandbox to prototype
- Validate Concept: Test with mock data, build UI
- Upgrade When Ready: Switch to paid when you need real data
- Scale as Needed: Pay-per-use means you only pay for what you use
Start Free, Scale When Ready
Vedika's free sandbox gives you full API access for development. Only pay when you go to production.