Buying guide

Choosing an astrology API in 2026

The questions worth asking any astrology API before you build on it, with dated pricing facts and no rankings we cannot back up.

Try the free sandboxNo card needed See pricingPlans from $12 / mo

What to check before you choose

The same questions work for any provider. The right column is Vedika’s answer.

What to checkWhy it mattersVedika
Pricing modelPlans, credits or per call, and whether unused credit expires.Wallet plans from $12 a month, billed monthly or annually. The plan charge becomes wallet credit and each call draws its published price. See pricing.
CoverageThat the exact calculations you need exist, not a headline count.Kundli, matching, panchang, dasha, muhurta, Western charts and tarot. All 1,138 endpoints are in the API reference.
AI answersWhether plain-language answers are offered, and how they are priced.AI answers to a question about a chart: /api/v1/astrology/query. They take longer than calculation endpoints.
Data locationWhere your users’ birth data is stored and processed.Multi-region cloud; data residency agreed at signup. Details below.
Try before you buyWhether you can test without a card.Free sandbox with keyless mock responses. No card needed. It is not production access.
ToolingSpec, client libraries, and how fast you can make a first call.OpenAPI spec, Postman collection, JavaScript SDK (npm), Python SDK (PyPI) and an MCP server.
PaperworkInvoices your finance team can use, DPA and NDA.GST invoices. DPA and NDA on request.

Published pricing models

Only providers whose pricing we checked on a known date are listed.

ProviderPublished pricing modelMore
Prokerala APICredit-based: 5,000 free credits a month, then plans from $19 to $99 a month. Extra credit packs cost $49 per 100,000 and are valid for 3 months.Full comparison
AstrologyAPI.comA wallet top-up starter plan alongside monthly tiers. PDF report packs are priced separately.Full comparison
VedicAstroApiPlans from ₹1,499 for 30,000 calls, with PDF add-ons and top-ups.Full comparison
VedicRishi APIQuote-based, with limited public pricing.Full comparison

Each provider’s details are from its public pricing and docs pages (Prokerala, AstrologyAPI.com, VedicAstroApi), checked on October 24, 2026. Pricing changes; check each site before you buy. Vedika: Wallet plans from $12 a month, billed monthly or annually. The plan charge becomes wallet credit and each call draws its published price. See pricing.

Vedika at a glance

Server time measured in October 2026; AI answers take longer. Live service state is on status. For a ranked list see the best astrology APIs in 2026; for the product, see the Vedika astrology API.

India

Multi-region cloud; data residency agreed at signup

~50 ms

Median server time, calculation endpoints (Oct 2026)

Free

Sandbox, no card needed

Questions

Which astrology API is best?

The one that covers the calls your product needs, at a price that works at your volume, with data handled where you need it. Use the checklist above, and test with your own birth data before you commit.

Can I try Vedika without paying?

Yes. The sandbox returns keyless mock responses with no card. It is not production access.

How does Vedika pricing work?

Vedika sells wallet plans from $12 a month, billed monthly or annually. The plan charge becomes wallet credit, and each call draws its published price. Per-call prices are on the pricing page.

Where is data stored?

Vedika runs on multi-region cloud infrastructure and routes each request automatically. Customers agree any data-residency needs at signup, as part of enterprise terms. Query text for AI answers and safety checks may be processed across regions. Regional processing requirements must be reviewed and agreed in a signed order form. Contact us before you build. A DPA is available on request.

Can we sign a DPA or NDA, and get GST invoices?

Yes. DPA and NDA are available on request from [email protected], and invoices carry GST.