Tavily API free-tier rate limit: the limit, when it resets, and the error you'll see

Tavily's own docs, read 2026-10-10: the limit on its free allowance, when it resets, and the error text an agent sees on hitting it. Each quote is verbatim and links its source.

The limit

You get 1,000 free API Credits every month. No credit card required.

Source: docs.tavily.com, read 2026-10-10.

When it resets

Your API credits reset on the first day of each month

Source: www.tavily.com, read 2026-10-10.

The error your agent will see

HTTP status: 429.

Your request has been blocked due to excessive requests. Please reduce the rate of requests.

Source: docs.tavily.com, read 2026-10-10.

Our row

Our dated entry for Tavily.

Other free search APIs if you're rate-limited

Facts as read on 2026-10-10. Limits change: check the linked source before relying on a number.