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outscraper / outscraper-python

The library provides convenient access to the Outscraper API from applications written in the Python language. Allows using Outscraper's services from your code.
https://outscraper.com
MIT License
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Free Tier - why asking to deposit a minimum amount of credits or connect a payment method #9

Closed FujiwaraChoki closed 1 year ago

FujiwaraChoki commented 1 year ago

You need a balance "to prevent spam"? Lmao.

vlad-stack commented 1 year ago

@FujiwaraChoki can you please tel me more about the issue?

FujiwaraChoki commented 1 year ago

@FujiwaraChoki can you please tel me more about the issue?

Sorry for the late response, but I had a question:

Do you guys have a free & reliable version of this tool, or can you recommend any?

junaid9211 commented 1 year ago

On your pricing page of the website, it says that the tool has API access in the free tier. That is very deceptive

FujiwaraChoki commented 1 year ago

On your pricing page of the website, it says that the tool has API access in the free tier. That is very deceptive

I agree.

vlad-stack commented 1 year ago

Hi @junaid9211,

On your pricing page of the website, it says that the tool has API access in the free tier. Yes, as it says: "Free Tier - Usage before 500 businesses" It provides 500 places/500 reviews every 30 days.

Can you please elaborate on why it is deceptive?

vlad-stack commented 1 year ago

If you are a new user or want to use API, the platform might ask you to deposit a minimum amount of credits. Especially if you created a few accounts from the same email/IP, or you are using disposable emails. This helps us to validate your account and prevent misuse of the free tier.

I hope it does make sense. Thank you!

vlad-stack commented 1 year ago

In case you need to test the API without any commitments (adding payment method or minimal amount of credits), you might consider attending a test-drive program.