PRICING
Access economics that scale
Start free. Upgrade when ready. Failed requests cost $0.
Free Beta
$0
5,000 credits/month
300 req/min
- All endpoints
- Protected-site workflows
- Response caching
- Concurrent requests
- No credit card
Paid Tiers
Coming Q3 2026
Higher limits & priority access
- More credits & higher rate limits
- More concurrent requests
- Managed compatibility access
- Priority support
How Credits Work
| Scenario | Credits | Typical Latency | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cache Hit | 1 | 50 - 250 ms | 2nd+ request to same domain |
| Full Access Setup | 10 | 3 - 10 sec | First request or renewed access challenge |
| Failed Request | 0 | - | Always free |
| Structured JSON Extraction | +5 | +1-3 sec | Add-on when extract: "json" succeeds |
With session optimization, repeat requests to the same target can land as cache hits (1 credit each). The Free tier gets you up to 5,000 cached requests.
Structured JSON extraction adds +5 credits on top of the base browse cost when extract: "json" returns a populated structured_data. See Structured JSON and MCP Clients.
vs. Competitors
| Karon | Bright Data | Zyte (Tier 5) | ScrapingBee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cache Hit Speed | 45ms | 5-15s | 3-5s | 3-5s |
| General Sites / 1K req | $1 | $1.0-1.5 | $0.13 | $0.20 |
| Protected Sites / 1K req | $5 | $2.50+ | $16.08 | N/A |
| Minimum Monthly | $0 | $499 | - | $49 |
| Repeat Request Discount | Yes — 1/10 cost | No | No | No |
| Failed Request Cost | $0 | $0 (standard) / Charged (premium) | Free | Free (non-2xx) |
| Premium Domain Surcharge | None | $2.50+/1K | Up to $16/1K | Up to 75 credits |
| Solver-compatible endpoint | Yes | No | No | No |
FAQ
What happens when I run out of credits?
The API returns a "credits exhausted" error. Upgrade to a paid tier or contact us for a top-up. No surprise charges.
Do failed requests cost credits?
No. If the request fails for any reason (timeout, validation, or server error), you are not charged. Zero credits deducted.
How fast is a "cache hit"?
After the initial access setup step (3-10 seconds), repeat requests to the same domain reuse the established session and typically complete in 50-250ms at only 1 credit each.
Can I use the free tier in production?
Yes. The free tier has the same features and performance as paid tiers. The only difference is the credit limit (5,000), rate limit (300/min), and daily limit (10,000/day).
Do you offer custom enterprise plans?
Yes. Contact us at ceo@karonlabs.net for custom credits, rate limits, SLAs, and dedicated infrastructure.