Instagram API Pricing & Cost 2026: From $0.0006/Request
Instagram API pricing & cost in 2026: pay-per-request from $0.0006. No monthly fee, no lock-in. 100 free requests. Cheaper than Graph API for most workloads.
Key features
- User Profiles API
- Posts and Reels API
- Stories and Highlights API
- Followers and Following API
- Comments and Likers API
- Hashtags API
- Locations API
- Search API
- GraphQL API
Frequently asked questions
What requests do you charge for?
We charge for any successful response (such as 200, 403, 404). For 50x errors we do not charge.
Will my balance expire?
No, your balance never expires. We only charge for successful requests. If you stop making requests your balance remains unchanged indefinitely.
Is HikerAPI a subscription?
No. HikerAPI is pure pay-as-you-go on a prepaid balance. There are no monthly or annual fees, no recurring charges, and no forced spending. You top up any amount and spend it only as you make requests.
Do I keep my per-request rate forever?
Yes. Once you unlock a rate by reaching its balance threshold, that rate stays on your account permanently. It never downgrades, even if your balance later drops to a few cents.
What happens to my plan if my balance runs low?
Nothing. Your rate is locked in for life. You can spend your balance all the way down and your per-request price stays the same. Top up again later, any amount, and you keep your rate. You never have to re-deposit the full unlock amount.
Will my rate change automatically when I add funds?
No, you choose your tier yourself on the Pricing page. Adding funds never switches your rate on its own. To move to a cheaper tier, reach its balance once and select it. Everything you deposit is spent at your current rate, so nothing is lost.
Do you have a plan to make over a million requests?
Yes, contact us via email or Telegram for custom high-volume plans.