concept: usage tiers / rate limits

Usage tiers / rate limits

API accounts are commonly placed into usage tiers that determine their rate limits -- higher tiers generally unlock higher throughput.

How tiers change

An account's tier is often based on its spend history and how long it has been actively using the API, rather than being fixed permanently at signup.

Rate limits are generally enforced per organization (not per individual API key) and can vary by model.

No specific tier thresholds, exact rate-limit numbers, or dollar-spend cutoffs are stated on this page.