MetaLink enforces two types of rate limits: per-minute and monthly.Documentation Index
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Limits by Plan
| Plan | Per Minute | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 100 | 1,000 |
| Starter | 300 | 10,000 |
| Growth | 600 | 50,000 |
| Business | 1,200 | 200,000 |
Monthly limits are per user, not per key. If you have multiple API keys, they share the same monthly quota.
Rate Limit Headers
Every successful response includes these headers:| Header | Description |
|---|---|
X-RateLimit-Limit | Max requests per minute for your tier |
X-RateLimit-Remaining | Requests remaining in the current minute |
X-RateLimit-Reset | Unix timestamp when the minute window resets |
X-Monthly-Limit | Max requests per month for your tier |
X-Monthly-Used | Requests used this month |
X-Monthly-Remaining | Requests remaining this month |
When You Hit the Limit
If you exceed either limit, you’ll receive a429 Too Many Requests response.
Per-minute limit exceeded:
- Response includes a
Retry-Afterheader (seconds until you can retry) - Wait the indicated time, then retry
- Response includes
X-Monthly-Resetheader (ISO 8601 date-time, e.g.,2026-04-01T00:00:00Z) - Monthly counters reset on the 1st of each month at midnight UTC
- Upgrade your plan for a higher limit