Reddit scraper
Reddit API Pricing in 2026
Approved free clients get 100 queries per minute through OAuth. Commercial access requires written approval and a separate contract with Reddit.
Reddit does not publish one universal commercial API price in its current terms. Approved free Data API clients can make 100 queries per minute per OAuth client ID. Commercial products, research above the standard limits, and other unapproved uses require Reddit's written permission and a separate agreement. The widely quoted $0.24 per 1,000 calls came from Reddit's 2023 third-party app announcement, but current commercial pricing is contract-based. CreatorCrawl offers a separate managed API for public subreddit posts, comments, and search under published pay-as-you-go pricing.
What you get
Published pricing
CreatorCrawl starts with 50 free credits, then $29 for 5,000 calls. Reddit asks commercial users to contact its team for approval and contract terms.
No OAuth integration
Use one API key to read public subreddit posts, search results, and comment threads. You do not need to register and maintain a Reddit OAuth client.
Commercial product access
Reddit requires explicit written approval for commercial use. CreatorCrawl is sold for product, analytics, research, and agent workflows without a separate use-case review.
Native MCP for AI agents
Every Reddit endpoint is exposed as an MCP tool. Your Claude or Cursor agent reads subreddits and post comments in natural language.
Code example
Pass your API key in the x-api-key header. Get structured JSON back.
# Get top posts from a subreddit
curl "https://app.creatorcrawl.com/api/reddit/subreddit/posts?subreddit=programming&sort=top" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
# Search Reddit
curl "https://app.creatorcrawl.com/api/reddit/search?query=tiktok+api+alternative" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
# Get comments on a post
curl "https://app.creatorcrawl.com/api/reddit/post/comments?url=https://reddit.com/r/programming/comments/abc123" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"How it works
Sign up for 50 free credits
No credit card required. Your CreatorCrawl API key is generated immediately.
Call the Reddit endpoints directly
Pass a subreddit name or post URL. Get back structured JSON with posts, comments, upvotes, awards, and timestamps. 1 credit per call.
Top up when needed
Move from 5,000 credits for $29 to 100,000 credits for $299. Credits do not expire.
Connect to your AI agent via MCP
Add CreatorCrawl as an MCP server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor and let your agent read Reddit in natural language.
Endpoints
Every endpoint below is part of the CreatorCrawl Reddit API and is also exposed as a native MCP tool.
GETSubreddit Posts/reddit/subreddit/postsGETSubreddit Search/reddit/subreddit/searchGETPost Comments/reddit/post/commentsGETReddit Search/reddit/searchFrequently asked questions
How much does the Reddit API cost in 2026?
Approved free Data API clients can make 100 queries per minute per OAuth client ID. Reddit does not publish one current universal commercial rate. Commercial use requires explicit approval and a separate contract, with pricing determined by the agreement.
Is the Reddit API still free?
Free access exists for approved uses that comply with Reddit's policies. The standard free limit is 100 queries per minute per OAuth client ID. Approval is required, unidentified traffic can be blocked, and commercial use needs written permission.
Does Reddit still charge $0.24 per 1,000 calls?
Reddit announced that rate for higher-usage third-party apps in 2023. Its current Data API terms say commercial access requires a separate agreement and that rates are determined by Reddit. Treat $0.24 as historical context, not a guaranteed current quote.
What endpoints does CreatorCrawl offer for Reddit?
Subreddit details (name, description, subscriber count), subreddit posts (paginated with upvotes, comments, awards), subreddit search, post comments (nested with author info), and global Reddit search. Five endpoints covering the most useful public Reddit data.
Can I scrape Reddit comments at scale?
CreatorCrawl returns public comment threads through a paginated API. Each request costs one credit. Your permitted volume and downstream use still need to comply with applicable platform terms and law.
Is scraping Reddit data legal?
The answer depends on jurisdiction, the data collected, and how you use it. Public availability does not remove contractual, privacy, copyright, or data-protection obligations. Review Reddit's terms and obtain legal advice for sensitive or high-volume uses.