Pay-As-You-Go API — $2.50 Free to Start
No subscription, no card, no commitment. Get $2.50 in free PAYG credits on sign up, $0.001 per call after. Top up with crypto when you are ready.
No credit card. $2.50 PAYG credit on sign up.
Why Use TickAtlas?
Pre-Calculated, Sub-100ms
Indicator values are computed server-side on every new candle. Your app queries the result — no TA library, no candle history needed.
7 Timeframes
M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1 — the same endpoint serves scalpers and position traders alike.
Forex, Crypto, Commodities
EURUSD, GBPUSD, XAUUSD, BTCUSD, USDJPY — data available for all symbols active on connected broker terminals.
Plug into any stack
- ChatGPT Custom GPTs
- Claude Tools
- Python / pandas
- Node.js
- Discord bots
- Slack webhooks
- n8n
- Zapier
- Google Sheets
How Credits Work
Sign Up Free
Create your account. No payment information required. $2.50 in credits is applied instantly — visible in your dashboard.
Make API Calls
Each API call deducts a small amount from your balance. Indicators and OHLCV cost ~$0.001/call. AI summaries cost ~$0.002/call.
Top Up with Crypto
When your credit runs low, top up with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, or 100+ other cryptocurrencies via NOWPayments. Or upgrade to a monthly plan.
PAYG vs Monthly Plans
Pick PAYG until your traffic crosses ~29K calls/month, then upgrade. Credits never expire either way.
$0.001 per call after. No card, no commitment, no expiry.
- ~2,500 calls free on signup
- 30 req/min rate limit
- Top up with crypto anytime
- Best for testing & hobby projects
Unlimited calls within quota. Worth it once you cross ~29K calls/month.
- 10,000 requests/day
- 120 req/min rate limit
- All endpoints, every indicator
- Best for solo bots, weekly scans
Production-grade quota and rate limits. Best value past ~79K calls/month.
- 100,000 requests/day
- 600 req/min rate limit
- Priority support & WebSocket
- Best for production & teams
Crossover point: PAYG wins under ~29K calls/mo, Starter wins between 29K–79K, Pro wins above that. See the full pricing breakdown.
FAQ
Does the $2.50 free credit expire?
No. The free credit never expires. It stays in your account until you use it. Take your time testing the API — there's no pressure to top up or subscribe immediately.
What happens when my credits run out?
API calls will return a 402 Payment Required response. Your data and API key stay intact — you just need to top up or upgrade to a monthly plan to resume access. No data is deleted.
Can I pay with cryptocurrency?
Yes. All payments — PAYG top-ups and monthly subscriptions — are processed via NOWPayments and accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, BNB, and 100+ other cryptocurrencies. No traditional payment method required.
How do I upgrade from PAYG to a monthly plan?
Log in to your dashboard, go to Billing, and select a monthly plan. Your existing API key stays the same — you don't need to update your code. Any unused PAYG credits are retained alongside your subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the $2.50 free credit expire?
No. The free credit never expires. It stays in your account until you use it. Take your time testing the API — there's no pressure to top up or subscribe immediately.
What happens when my credits run out?
API calls will return a 402 Payment Required response. Your data and API key stay intact — you just need to top up or upgrade to a monthly plan to resume access. No data is deleted.
Can I pay with cryptocurrency?
Yes. All payments — PAYG top-ups and monthly subscriptions — are processed via NOWPayments and accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, BNB, and 100+ other cryptocurrencies. No traditional payment method required.
How do I upgrade from PAYG to a monthly plan?
Log in to your dashboard, go to Billing, and select a monthly plan. Your existing API key stays the same — you don't need to update your code. Any unused PAYG credits are retained alongside your subscription.
Start Building in 5 Minutes
Sign up, grab your API key, make your first request.
Every new account gets $2.50 in free PAYG credits. No card required.