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A developer shares how Reddit’s new API fees could effectively shut down their Reddit clientIt sure looks like Reddit is taking a page out of Elon Musk’s API charges book

Third-party apps like Apollo are being crushed by ridiculous price increasesThird-party apps like Apollo are being crushed by ridiculous price increases

Reddit Is Killing 3rd-Party Apps, The Best Way To Read The Site

Several developers of Reddit third-party clients have expressed concern about the platform's upcoming API changes.

Developers of third-party Reddit apps fear shutdown because of API pricing changes | TechCrunch

Several developers of Reddit third-party clients have expressed concern about the platform's upcoming API changes.

Developers of third-party Reddit apps fear shutdown because of API pricing changes | TechCrunch

Apollo, a third-party client for Reddit, could rack up millions of dollars in fees if it decides to comply with the company’s new paid API policy, according to Apollo developer Christian Selig.

A developer says Reddit could charge him $20 million a year to keep his app working - The Verge

The developer of Reddit client Apollo is raising the alarm on the company's new API pricing, saying it would cost him millions of dollars to keep his app running..The developer of Reddit client Apollo is raising the alarm on the company's new API pricing, saying it would cost him millions of dollars to keep his app running..

Reddit app developer says the site’s new API rules will cost him $20 million a year | Engadget

Matt Navarra on Twitter: "Reddit may force Apollo and third-party clients to shut down due to $20M per year API fee https://t.co/m5IfX8JxLd" / Twitter

Christian Selig on Twitter: "Just got off a call with Reddit about the API and new pricing. Bad news unless I come up with 20 million dollars (not joking). Appreciate boosts. https://t.co/FliuNCinpZ" / Twitter

Adrian Hon on Twitter: "I'm not surprised by Reddit charging 3rd party clients devs impossibly high prices for API access, but the gaslighting is just so disrespectful and unprofessional. A trash move from a trash company. https://t.co/MMng3EOux3" / Twitter

Nicholas De Leon on Twitter: "I'm a very light Reddit user (although my account in something like 13 years old) but the idea of using anything other than @ApolloReddit by @ChristianSelig to browse is completely laughable. Hope something is worked out! https://t.co/kPDdgNJ5ua" / Twitter

Apollo is the best way to browse Reddit. It was created with power and style in mind along with a delightful user experience.A beautiful reddit app built for power and speed.

Apollo | A beautiful reddit app built for power and speed

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Reddit is following Twitter's lead in charging exorbitant prices for third-party app access, which may kill the alternatives entirely.

Reddit Is Cracking Down On Third-Party Apps With Steep Price Increases - GameSpot

Apollo developer says pricing isn't "remotely reasonable."Apollo developer says pricing isn't "remotely reasonable."

Reddit’s API pricing results in shocking $20 million-a-year bill for Apollo | Ars Technica

Reddit’s API pricing results in shocking $20 million-a-year bill for Apollo – Ars Technica

Reddit may force Apollo and third-party clients to shut down, asking for $20M per year API fee - 9to5Mac

Reddit app maker faces fees of $20 million per year to keep app alive, as social media firms cash in on AI boomReddit app maker faces fees of $20 million per year to keep app alive, as social media firms cash in on AI boom

Death By API: Reddit Joins Twitter In Pricing Out Apps

Link to: https://www.reddit.com/r/apolloapp/comments/13ws4w3/had_a_call_with_reddit_to_discuss_pricing_bad/

Daring Fireball: Reddit API Pricing Would Cost Apollo Developer $20 Million Per Year

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If you followed tech news at all this year, you may recall a bit of drama between Twitter and 3rd-party apps. What does the conflict stem from? Money, of course. It appears now that reddit is...

Reddit Wants to Price 3rd-Party Apps Out of Existence

Early in 2023, Reddit announced that it would begin charging for access to its API, and that price may kill off Apollo, the best client app out there.Early in 2023, Reddit announced that it would begin charging for access to its API, and that price may kill off Apollo, the best client app out there.

Reddit price demands may box out Apollo app

The best Reddit client app is in danger due to price demands | AppleInsider

Reddit is trying to charge third-party apps an obscene amount to use its data, and it could have wide-ranging effects on all the apps you love. Here’s why.Reddit is trying to charge third-party apps an obscene amount to use its data, and it could have wide-ranging effects on all the apps you love. Here’s why.

Reddit is ushering in a bleak future for your favorite apps | Digital Trends

Reddit has copied Twitter’s decision to squeeze developers via API fees, throwing third-party apps into uncertainty.

Reddit follows Twitter in killing off actually good apps by using monstrous fees | TechRadar

Due to an upcoming policy change related to Reddit APIs, it looks as though most third-party Reddit apps won't be able to survive.

Third-party Reddit apps might not be able to survive - Android Authority

Reddit is attempting to kill third-party apps by charging an amount for using its API so high that competing apps are priced out of the market

Reddit Is Killing The Best Way To Read The Site

The maker of Apollo, one of the most popular third-party mobile apps for browsing Reddit, may have to close up shop due to Reddit's new API pricing terms.

Popular Reddit app Apollo might not be able to operate as is in the future due to planned API pricing that Reddit is implementing. Here's what's happening.Popular Reddit app Apollo might not be able to operate as is in the future due to planned API pricing that Reddit is implementing. Here's what's happening.

Reddit price increases threaten popular Apollo app | WRAL TechWire

The developer of the popular Apollo app, which allows users to browse Reddit on iPhones, may be forced to shut down due to new API pricing terms from Reddit. Christian Selig, the app's creator, explained that it would now cost him $20 million annually to maintain the operations.

Reddit could force this popular app to shut down, here's why

Reddit is a goldmine for companies in need of AI training data. That has led to a scenario in which small-time apps like Apollo are unable to survive.Reddit is a goldmine for companies in need of AI training data. That has led to a scenario in which small-time apps like Apollo are unable to survive.

Reddit Joins Twitter In Squeezing Devs With Unreasonable Fees

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Reddit is enhancing its API pricing and there’s a very strategic reasoning behind that behavior.Reddit is enhancing its API pricing and there’s a very strategic reasoning behind that behavior.

Reddit’s New API Pricing Is Designed To Generate $1 Million For The App Through API / Digital Information World

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A popular Reddit client raises concerns over Reddit's API pricing. The cost of $12,000 for 50 million requests threatens the future of third-party apps. It is equivalent to $20 million annually.A popular Reddit client raises concerns over Reddit's API pricing. The cost of $12,000 for 50 million requests threatens the future of third-party apps. It is equivalent to $20 million annually.

Reddit wants to make a 'million dollars' from API following Twitter - Neowin

Apple – Proposed changes to Reddit API could mean the end of third-party apps like Apollo – Appleosophy2023 seems to be the year for killing third-party social media apps. We saw this earlier this year with the end of third-party Twitter apps like Tweetbot, Twitterrific, Fenix, and others. With recent proposed changes to the Reddit API, it has changed the overall cost of the API for developers tha

Proposed changes to Reddit API could mean the end of third-party apps like Apollo – Appleosophy

Reddit will start charging third-party apps for access to its API. One developer confirms a charge of US$ 20 million per year.One developer is being charged US$ 20 million

Reddit might force third-party apps to close - GadgetMatch

Changes to Reddit's API might force developers to shut down their apps if they can't pay tens of thousands of dollars in service fees.Changes to Reddit's API might force developers to shut down their apps if they can't pay tens of thousands of dollars in service fees.

Apollo and other Reddit apps might soon stop working

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Early in 2023, Reddit announced that it would begin charging for access to its API, and that price may kill off Apollo, the best client app out there.

The best Reddit client app is in danger due to price demands - General Discussion Discussions on AppleInsider Forums

Reddit has announced new API pricing that looks set to kill off third-party applications like Apollo.

Reddit wants to kill third-party Reddit apps and Apollo could be one of them | iMore

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‘I don’t see how this pricing is anything based in reality or remotely reasonable.’

A developer says Reddit is charging him $20 million a year to keep his app working

According to the founder of the popular Apollo app, Reddit's new API pricing will require him to cough up $20 million a year.

Apollo for Reddit might shut down due to Reddit's new API pricing

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