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Jake_N's avatar
Jake_N
Mentor
7 years ago

What is a billable API call?

Hey guys,

I am about to start building a search using an endpoint which consolidates multiple API calls. Nothing external is being accessed and nothing external accesses the endpoint. The only thing that accesses the endpoint is the @overridden Lithium search bar.

Is any call made by the search bar to the endpoint classed as a billable call? Or is a billable call only communication to/from an external source.

The reason for this question is the fact that we don't want to make too many billable API calls with this and future components that we make. So understanding this can help us keep the amount to a minimum.

Cheers,

Jake

  • MoniqueS's avatar
    MoniqueS
    7 years ago

    Hi Jake_N,

    Only those calls made from external system are classed as billable API calls.

    Any API call made within the Lithium Community platform are not billable API calls.

    So in this case, it is not billable.

    Thanks!

  • MoniqueS's avatar
    MoniqueS
    Lithium Alumni (Retired)
    7 years ago

    Hi Jake_N,

    Only those calls made from external system are classed as billable API calls.

    Any API call made within the Lithium Community platform are not billable API calls.

    So in this case, it is not billable.

    Thanks!

    • luk's avatar
      luk
      Boss
      7 years ago

      MoniqueS just curious: What are the "consequences" of making "billable calls"?

      • VarunGrazitti's avatar
        VarunGrazitti
        Boss
        7 years ago

        luk - The "consequences" would be an overshoot of your platform cost. e.g. you signed up for 10M BAC (Billable API Calls) at X dollars, so if you go beyond that, the X would go up and you'd be getting that shock once you receive your invoice :)

        In case you plan to use the BAC's, it is better to ask support and get a better engagement plan, customers typically chose a bigger plan of 2M or 4M if they have the BAC's in place, and as per their requirements. 

        I hope this helps.

    • m4ttyb0y's avatar
      m4ttyb0y
      Adept
      6 years ago

      Hi MoniqueS,

      Is there any documentation for more info on Billable API calls? 

      Thanks,