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How to Choose Free APIs and Relay Services? I Made a Directory That Only Lists Real Conditions
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How to Choose Free APIs and Relay Services? I Made a Directory That Only Lists Real Conditions

DEV Community: backend·tiantangle·2 days ago
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I often look for free APIs and relay services, and what annoys me most is directories that only say "free" without the conditions. A service can look free at first glance, but then turn out to require a daily action, work only in a particular setup, or behave differently from what the headline suggests. That is why I put together a directory that only lists real conditions: https://gsb.cc.cd/

The point is not to collect as many links as possible. Each entry lists its quota and limits, so you can judge whether it actually fits how you plan to use it before you sign up or spend time setting it up.

For example, the conditions I list include cases like these:

Some entries give credit through daily check-in, so the free credit depends on whether you keep checking in.

One entry's free credit only works in a self-built group, so it is not the same as credit you can use anywhere without that setup.

Some low-rate groups are degraded while others are not, so a lower rate does not automatically mean the same…

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